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The weekly Butte record., 1867-12-21
OBITUARY.

At Shreveport. Louisiana November , 1867. OF
yellow fever Robert NJ. Blakemore, aged 81 years.
The deceased came to California in the year 1919.
and for many years prior 10 his return to
the Atlantic States in 1861, he was resi-
dent of Rich Bar, in this county, where he was well
known and universally esteemed. He possessed in
an eminent degree all of those noble attributes of
head and heart which endear the great and good
man to his fellow men. He was possessed of
generous disposition warm heart and refined
manners. and hence eadeared himself to all whe en-
joyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. The intel
hgence of his death has cast gloom over, and
created profound sorrow in the hearts of the large
circle of friends and acquaintances of the deceased
residing in this section of the State. May he rest
in peace.
Green be the turf above thee,
Friend Of my early days.
None knew thee but to love thee.
None named thee but 70 praise
W-Qasncy Union.
The following resolutions of coincidence are cop
led from the South U-esteFn, published at Shrere-
port La:
IS MENoRIAN.-At a meeting of the Caido
Lodge, No. l79, F. 4 A. NJ, Of this city, held on
the 2ud inst. the following preamble and resolu-
tious were adopted:
It having pleased the Grand Artifcer of the
Universe TO call from his earthly abors ear highly
respected ana beloved brother. Past Master Robert
NJ Bakemore. who died in this city on the 2nd
inst. of yellow fever, after brief illness in the
S7th wear Of his age. We. his brethren, who knew
him best, esteem it moDrnful pleasure 70 give 70
his memory. something more than passing tear.
Our Lodge and the Masonic fraternity Of Shreve
port and vicinity. have not been called upon 10
mourn the death OF more jealous and faithful
Mason. nor the community al large of a more up
right and useful citizen. than was Robert N. Blake
more As man he was exemplary il his conduct.
sentlemanly in his bearing, honorable aud high
toned; he was endesred to all who knew him by
the genial qualities Of his mind and heart. As a
token Of the sincere respect and esteem in which
we hold his memory:
Resoired. That this Lodge do attend in 8 body
the funeral Of Brother Blakemore this evening,
at O'Clock, and inter his remains with Masonic
hoaOrs.
Resolred, That the brethren of Shreveport
Lodge, No. lis. be in yiied to join with Us in the
ceremonies.
Resolred. Tha. we sincerely condole with the
hereaved family and relatives of our deceased
brother.
Rssolred, That the Secretary be ordered TO for
ward copy of these resolutions, under seal OF the
Lodge 10 the family Of the deceased, and that the
city papers be requested to publish the same
JOHN G. MWlLLIAMS,
J. Il. GlLM0RE,
WILLIAM ROBSON,
w f. NICHOLSON.
Committee.
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DWELLING BuRsEp AT CESrREviLLE-- learn
from Mr.. Nicholl, Expressman, that the house Of
Mr. D. B. Coleman together with its contents, W as
destroyed by fire Wednesday night, the 18th
instant. a. Centreville On Butte Creek. The esti-
mated loss Is not stated.
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Gge 8utte 8ttoro.

New STABLE.-Frank Mutner has moved his
livery stock and fixtures into his new stable on
Montgomery street, between Myers and Huntoon-
He has an elegant stable and will be happy to see
his old friends.
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CHRIsTaAs BALL AT WYANporTE.-Thatcher.
Of the Wyandotte Exchange, will give social
dance on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 2ith.
The Exchange is famous for good parties, and the
bellies and beanx of Wyandotte know how to make
pleasant evening for visitors.
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DECEASED &C. W. Fox, a civil engineer, former
ly prominent resident of Butte county, and large
Iy interested in mining ditch operations in this
county, died on the 18th instant, at Redwood City,
San Mateo County, where he had resided for the
past two years.
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EXTRACT from a letter of the Hon. William
Barnes, to a gentleman in Wyoming, Ny:
DERAR SIR.-The deposits of stocks by the
North America Life Insurance Company in this
department are for the purpose OF securing the
payment Of the policy. aud such deposits are adc-
quate fof the purpose. Very truly. etc.
WILLIAM BARNES, Supt- lus. Dep. n. Y.
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SOLDIERS! soLDIERs!i

AL CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA VOL
"A untesrS who were mustered ont ot the United
States service in New Mexico, arizona Utah, Nevada
and at certain points In California, can learn OF some
thing tn their interest by at sending their dis
charges TO the undersigned United States Claim Agent.
The above refers to those soldiers who in travelling
fnm their place of discharge the place of their
l,s.,nent were obliged TO expend more money for tray-
cling expenses than allowed them by the United
States at the time of discharge
Rounties Pensions, Land Warrants. Back Pay, and
ali lind of Government Claims collected
Applications for the s1o0 additional bounty under
Act of July 18th, 1856, should be fled It cnce.
Apply to ,,...-,.-.s.,' = o, su .,-.s,
s..s :-~,5s san Francisco.
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PrBLIc DoCuMENrs.-We are indebted TO Hon.
II. II. Cochran, Member of Assembly from Butte
county, for copy of biennial report of State Har
bor Commissioners, for the two years ending No.
yember g. 1867. It is an exhibit of the transac-
tions of the Board concerning the harbor of San
Francisco and the progress made with the
Will.
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Col. {. L. WILLIs.-The Arizona Miner. pub
lished by J. II. Marion, formerly of oroville, has
the following notice of Col. Willis. who left Oro-
vile with company of volunteers in 1851: This
gentleman who is now connected with the Union
Pacific Railway, e. D.. and whom We have known
for many years past, paid Us visit one DAY thiS,
and, after giving us hearty shake of his military
hand. and asking thousand questions about the
.'Gem of the Foothills our old California home,
talked railroad to us until we really thought we
could hear the whistle of the locomotive The
Colonel is very sangaae that the road will be looa'
ted on or near the line of the S5th parallel, says
there are no great obstacles 10 conquer en- that
route spoke well of the country, and is willing to
bet his bottom dollar ha; the will be running
through this section of country in less than four
years. We think 50 too
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REAL EsrAsE AT AuCTIoS.-J. Hammel, having
disposed OF his business in 0roville, and contem-
plating removal to Vallejo, will sell his furniture
houses and real estate at auction on Monday, the
i0Sh inst. lie offers a very good quality of furni
tre and several valuable lots, which may 90 very
cheap under the pressure of the auctionecr's ham
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MISTER ARnANGEMENr-Wood's line of stages
from Chico and 0rovile to Susanyie, are now
running on winter time, twice a week, leaving
OroylIe and Chico on Saturdays and Thursdays.
The sleighs are in readiness and only waiting for
the snow. The Chico papers are requested to
change advertisement 10 the new time OF depart
ufr.
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WATCHES AND JEwELRY.-Howard and Edison
have Just received for the holidays extensive
stock Of American watches, fob and vest chains,
and great variety OF beautiful ewery sets, suita-
bic for presents. Go and see their stock.
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BoARp OF SUPERVISORS The board will have a
special meeting on the 2s.h instant for the purpose
of opening bids for the redemption Of county war
rants, in accordance with the advertisement of the
Treasurer; and adjourned meeting on the 3"'h
instant for settling far practicable the com
ty business for the year. Mr.. Fogg retires from the
hoard on the Ist of January ls6S. when he will be
succeeded by Thoamas Byrne, the new member
elect.
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CHRISTMAS EVE AT THoMPsoNs FLAr.-John
Bottyer, of the Western House, proposes to give
the lads and lassies of Thompsons Flat an oppor-
tunity to dance in a merry Christmas and for this
purpose will give a ball on Tuesday evening next.
Those desirous of Watching the coming in OF Chris
mas will find Bottyer an agreeable and social host,
and the Western House hall splendid place to
"trip the light fantastic. =
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GAY TrAEs-The Democratic Members Of the
Legislature having failed to nominate a candidate
for u s. Senator voting for each other in joint
convention. Cochran cast his vote for B. F Wash
ington, and Ord his for Judge Jos. E. n. Lewis.
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FLY AwAY.-The editor of the Amador Ledger
is praying for frost to extermnate the house fly.
1t is tolerably evident that he would not make
good secesh emigrant TO Brazil, where the Ameri
can house fly is imported by the bushel, to kill of
the native Brazilian buebottles.
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BILLIARD MATcH.-A billiard match for fifty
dollars a side and the championship of Butte, was
PLAYED on Sunday evening at the Bank Exchange,
between Taye Redding and Spear. Red
ding " on, and is, therefore, the champion of the
cue for Butte county.
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NOTICE..

VUNHE Undersigned having purchased
Il of J. Hamell. his Large and weselec:ed Stock Of
Undertaking Material. is prepared at all hours
might day execute orders appertaining to the
above business
IRON WOOD, GRAVE ENCLOSURES
And MAKBLE TOMB STONES
furnished to order. Also.
REPAIRING FURNITURE,
Neatly. and in Workmanlike manner, General job
bing, etc. etc,
OrFIcE-Formerly occupied by J. Hammer..
BIRD STREET,
between Lincoln and Oak Oroville.
Special attention given to orders from the country
nS-tf G. W. SOVEREIGN.
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REASONS FOR IYsURING YOUR LIFE.-Life in
surance substitutes the certainty of patrimony
for the uncertainty of life in which acquire
By it you may secure to Your family the financial
result of long life. even though you should not
live out the present year.
By it you secure safe and profitable investment
of annual sums, to be returned at future period:
The best informed, most shrewd and successful bu-
siness men in the country insured and are insu
ring fer ten. twenty. forty and even one hundred
thousand dollars. Do you believe that they invest
their thousands without sharp eye TO safety and
profit?
Some say 7 am poor, and obliged to use all my
earnings for the support of my family. Think for
for moment how they would get along alone.
Who has the right to run the risk of leaving a
family destitute, when the means to avoid it so
easily within his reach
If you can scarcely support them, how can they
lie expected to support themselves
policy of insurance will make all past provis-
ion peectly secure besides giving You increased
amount at given age or death, should it occur
sooner than the time specified, beyond the reach of
creditors even.
How many fortunes have been wasted away in
the hands of executors; misfortunes unforeseen
and unexpected often come and plunge men into
the vortex of bankruptcy and ruin, who think
themselves most secure.
Insure now while in health, tomorrow may bring
sickness and death
Finally, we would respectfully ask those who may
read this to investigate well the workings OF the
North American Life insurance Company with its
superior advantages, known only as pertaining to
that company.
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SExAroRIAL.-At the Democratic Legislative
Caucus, on the evening Of the 18th inst, Eugene
Casseriy was on the fifth ballot nominated Is the
Democratic candidate for e. s. Senator having re-
ceived n votes to % for Hoge. the names of the
other candidates having been withdraw.
Hon. WV. NJ ORD Of the Assembly, has our
thanks for copy of the Annual Report of the Cali
fornia Prison Commission.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE,

ltherOkee Flat Blue Gravel Company-
~ Cherokee Flat, Oroyille. Butte county Cal
NorcE-There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock account of assessment levied the
twelfth day of November 1867 upon the several
set opposite the names of the respective shareholders
follows;
Names No Certificates No Shares Amount
Randall Amos S.........-..19 SIS
+ ID Whiting. ..............26 80
Behrens. AZ 26
Wilcox Charles s 40 40
And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board Of Trustees made the twelfth day ofNovem-
ber 1861 many shares of each parcel of said stock
as may be necessary will be sold at public auction by
John Middleton Son, at their salesrooms. No. 404
Montgomery street San Francisco. California, on the
Third day of January, 1865,
at the hour OF twelve o'clock NJ of said day to pav said
delinquent assessment thereon together with costs of
advertising and expenses Of sale
HY. PICHOIR. Secretary,
Southeast corner of Montgomery and Jackson streets
tup stairs.) San Francisco, California. ms
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CAL. NORTHERN RAILROAD

NOTICE :-From and after date. and
until the season of foods shall have passed freight
received from or delivered at Marsriile,
will be charged dollar per ton forwarding and dray
age J biAfEi, Supt-
Oroydue, December 18th. 1867 ns-Sm
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TuRxEYs SroLEN.-Mr o. J. McQuaid informs
us that some pesky thieves entered his premises on
Thursday evening OF last week, and car ried of 30
tarSeys out of flock Of 50. He is highly exasper-
ated over his loss and desires to score the thieves
until they shall experience proper opinion Of
themselves. SO active has he been, that he has Sc
cured an abundance Of evidence as TO who the per
petraturs of the theft are and desires Us 10 publish
;heiy names As that would create too mach ct
sensation, we have declined TO give them publicity.
rs they are known. however, we advise them To go
and settle for the turkeys, paying Nc his price
without further notice.
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THE HOLIDAYS near at Ind Many men VIII want
new suit of clothes, and ames; every lady will want
elegant dress Now the place to time and Mon
ey purchasing your goods. is at Bromberser Cos
mammoth Dry Goods establishment. There you can
find any style, color. quality goods appropriate for
all seasons can be found this establishment. Just re-
ceive by steamer large stock of the latest styles
and will guarantee to sell lower prices than any house
in Orovilc Call in and examine our stock.
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CHINA CAN'T RoB8Ep.-Oa Saturday night at
about ten o'clock, party Of three men disguised
with burnt cork, entered mining camp near Oro-
vile, aud robbed the inmates of what money
they bad, some forty or fifty dollars There were
five Of the Cinnamon, and they were tied together
by their cues, with their arms bound behind them
and then blankets thrown over their heads and
fastened down, while the camp was searched and
raked. After the robbers had left, il took the Chi
naman two three hours IN relea Sc themselves.
when they came into town and reported their loss;
but the perpetrators had made good their escape.
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8QQta and ShQea,

Boots and Shoes.
II GUSDi-,cH Bro. preparing TO go into busi-
in San Francisco the coming Spring and call the
attention of the public to the ct that they buy
goods their store their price. All persons in
debted requested to call and settle their bills
before the first of January Call and supply yourselves
With Boots and Shoes
Boors SHOES LEATHER, Erc-Attention IL referred
the advertisement oft 6 Smifhe. Manufacturer Of
Boots and shoes and dealer in Leather and shoe find
ings- Having lately enlarged his premises to make
for his stock he is prepared to furnish the valley
and mountain trade with materials. He is famous
manufacturer of boots, and supplies Nevada and the
northern territories with boots made to order you
would easy nice fitting boot and dry feet go
and consult DR. Smythe.
FRIEsLEBES continues sell goods at cost ;.the
staple assortment Will be kept up until the entire stock
is sod thereby giving everybody opportunity buy
good supply. >
call and settle their accounts
D FRIESLEBEN
Oroville, November 30th. 1867
JENKINS, the fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser
Hunoon street. has secured the services of that super
want good shave, or hair cut, give him call.
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U. S. MAIL LINE!

UrOv Tic, OhlcO, SUsNnvlIIe d Ia yIOrV TIC.
THROUGH FROM MARYSvIILE TO SUSANvILLE.
IN TWENTY-EIGHT HOURS.
H-SSNR 4 p L E ID ID F O L II
&.ANISSSGGfE Horse Coach leaves OroviIe and Chico
every Thursday and Saturday and arrives in Susan
vile and Tayiorvile on the following days:
FARE THROUGH, ..........................Sl So 90
Office at tSa)Union Hotel, oroviile
ALLEN j. WOOD, Proprietor.
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GROCERIES.
GEO. c. PERKINS,
Corner Myers and Montgomery Streets. orovine,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Dealer in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, WINES,
Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars. Etc.
AN DAILY REcEIVING. AND KEEP
Il constantly hand q fun and ample assortment Of
the best and freshest goods in my line Of business
sistinS Of
California Meats,
Batter and Lard. Cal. and Eastern Cheese.
Flour and Corn Neal,
Grain of all Kinds,
Tobacco and Cigars,
Wines and Liquors,
Teas. Spices.
Preserves, Pickles,
Fish. Etc.
Comprising full assortment of Family Groceries of
all kinds.
Also, Forwarding and Commission.
Money advanced On Grain stored in my Warehouse
Highest cash price paid for Farmers Produce of all
kinds.
Dealers viii find il 10 their advantage give call
before purchasing my facilities for purchasing
equal to any House this side Of Francisco and am
determined no, 10 be undersold
Office Ophir Steam FIGURING Mills.
Also,
Agent Pacific Insurnnce Company,
the best and most thoroughly Reliable Company the
the Pacific Coast.
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CONSUMPTION. like the Rattle-Snake. always gives
warning Of its approach. hacking cough duh pain
In the chest, difficulty OF breathing. the indications
that there are more less irritation of the lungs
this be neglected. and so until pustules formed.
followed By tbercles, which sometimes of the blood
vessels death VIII be the result. Aliens Lung Balsan
VIII heal all the ir-ised parts alAy the Inflammation,
removing the phlegm and matter. thus stopping the
cough and preventing fatal Consumption.
For sale by Crane 4 Brigham and Reiington Co.,
San Francisco. Also by the Dealers IN Family Medi-
cine gdeerzly.
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DISTRICT CouRr.-Blanchard vs.. Greer-set for
argumen: on demurrer Dec. 23d.
yeaire for Is jurors issued.
Cheeseman vs. GaskilI ct alsLSet f6r argument
on demurrer Dec. 22d.
Morgan vs. Pierson-Same above
Gawne v=. f. Spratt-Same as above.
Worthley IS. Frazer.-Same a. above.
F. Davis vs.. L. ". Thomas-Set for trial Jsnua-
ry 18th, lsss.
Spring Valley Mining company vs. Cherokee
Mining. Company-Set for trial January 18th 1865
Defendants objects to the setting of this cause at
this time.
NJ. Champion vs.. F. Champions. W. W. Cough
cy appointed referee to take testimony.
Burt VS.. Wilson, Admins trator-West and
Mathis by their attorney L.C. Granger, move the
Court for permission TO file answer.
Wright VS.. Orovlle Gold and Silver Mining Com
pany-Paintif filed offidavt opposing motion for
change of venue. and defendant given until Mon
day, December 22d, to file coulter affidavit.
People vs. H. Rood-Sut for ia taxes-eause set for
hearing on demurrer Monday Dec. 23d. A second
suit against the same party for the same took the
same course.
People VS.. F. R. and T. o. Larkin-Same order +.
People VS.. J. NJ. Burt-Same order.
Lake and Montgue VS.. Porter Gold and Silver
Mining Company Stipulated that statement on
appeal in this cause be settled on Monday, Decem-
Der 23d,
H. Harvey VS.. VIM. D. Ryan-On trial.
John Dunstan was admitted to citizenship.
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COUNTY CorgT. .-Wm. Rossen. convicted in the
County Court of arson. in burning the dwelling of
Mr.. Zumwalt, sentenced to the State prison for
term of three years.
Al. Drury, who was found guilty in the same
Court of the crime of grand larceny, was also SEN
fenced to the State prison for the term of three
years. They will start on their pilgri mage below
in day or two.
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LOST!

I'm Wednesday Evening. somewhere
" between the residence OF q Wilcox. and the
Oroville Brewery lsdy's jet Pin mounted with gold
The finder VIII be suitably rewarded by leaving it n this
ofhce.
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HARDWARE.

HARDWARE.
A. p. BOYD,
Dealer in
RID W ARE, STOVES,
Tinware, Wood and Willow-ware,
CoRDAGE.
POWDER FUSE, CAST STEEL, COAL,
Farmers, Mechanics,
MANUFACTURES OF TIN. COPPER.
West Branch Lime.
Store on Montgomery street. between Huntoon and
Lincoln oroyille.
J. M. BROCK,
Montgomery st. between Myers and Huntoon Streets,
Dealer in
HAR W ARE, STOVES,
Crockery and Tlnwnre,
Window Glass, Powder, Fuse ::Cordage,
LEAD, Etc.
MANUFACTURER OF HYDRAULIC
WI Pipes, and Iron Hose.
Housekeeping and Flooring attended to with despatch
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MARRIAGE AND cEIIBAcY,-An Essay of Warning and
Instruction for young men-also diseases and abuses
which prosrate the vital powers with sure means Of
ne-senf rse Of charge in sealed letter envelopes Ad
dress Dr. J. skilhn Houghton Howard Association,
Fhiladelphia. Pa
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lNhauge of Time.--0n and sfssr Sunday next,
- December Ist. and until further notice, evening
trains viii leave oroViie st O'Clock P
ANDREW BINNEY Supi
November Sath. 1867
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REMOVAL,
And Important Reduction Of Prices.
YUNHE PARIS SCREWED BOOT AND
II Shoe Store located during the last twelve years
Dupont street. has been removed to
No. 428 Kearney Street.
The increased facilities which the proprietor has lately
obtained for receiving the latest French styles regularly,
enables him to offer Shoes at reduction Of
Fifty Cents Per Pair,
pair all fresh and new Goods by every steamer which
the public particularly invited TO examine.
NoTIcE-My store will be heretofore the only place
where persons be Of Obtaing the Genuine
French Screwed Boots end Shoes justly celebrated
for their elegance and durability.
E. LHOTE,
Wholesale and Retail Importer and Dealer,
No. 42s Kearney street.
between California and Pine ,hree doors southeast CAL
3m-n50 fornia, San Francisco.
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HoFE FOE THE AYFIIcrED.-In smother part of this
paper viii be found the advertisement Of the celebrated
Institute established by J. C. Young in 1860 In this
age of deceit and charlaanisra i, boon to the su
erng to point TO them where they are of OBJ
tanning the wished for cure and relief Under of
the skllful doctor the sick and troubled dvest
themselves of their burden of shame lay aside their
cross, and health and happiness II you sick
or in trouble do hestate-resd the advertisement and
and follow the advice. Do not forget the number or
the manner of directing your letter. Consultation Of
nee eS6 Washington street, San Francisco.
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Oroville Lodge. 19I. 1. .. of c.
The regular meetings Of this Lodge held every
Sunday evening at their Hall Oruvine. J. NJ
Carks Store An members in good standing are iny1t-
ed to attend. WM FEATHERSTONE- WCT
WM MATTHEWS VS.
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C, w. SOVEREIGN.
Undertaken, Bird street, ........ ..0roville.
CAL. NOR. r. r.

Repairing Furniture, etc, promptly attended to.