Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-13
9City and County.


CITY and County.
TIE WILLOW CREEK MINES. From Geo. G. Merritt,
who has retured from these new diggings, we learn
that the mining is mostly in small gulches and natu
raj water furnished for the better part of the work
ing season. Small bitches viii be completed to sup
ply water all through next year. The diggings will
pay fair wages generally. The place is about 40
miles below here, on Willow Creek tributary of the
Malhuer. Mr.. Merritt thinks about $50 will winter
there and that it viii be pretty large mining camp
next year.
THE BIG D1TcH.-From Mr.. Ben. Wilson of Pho
neer who in town yesterday, we learn that the
work in extending and eleyatng the Big Ditch owned
by himself, o. j. Waterman and VIM L. Law, is be-
ing rapidly pushed forward. More than seven miles
of the deep ditching is cut more than half of the
high huming is built, and the whole work will be
ready for the opening of the ensuing Spring season
The improved ditch will open up vast amount of
fresh mining ground. which has prospected from
good pay to richly. ,r 4.-s ~. =
THE GEM-This is the short and sweet name given
by Reub. Peyton and Sam. Houstonto the very ele-
CANT and eligiby situated saloon they have open
ed on Wall street. just above Barrys Bakery. Their
Bar is supplied with the finest liquors and best cigars
Their club room is mighty snug, and agreeably con-
Quoted by the dignifed but afable Johnny Crow, who
has trained the tiger to gentleness without check
ing it's voracity Reub syly intiated that the bird
was again perched upon the hickory limb. but we
don't think Sam. heard anything Of it. t
BLAcKsM1TH1NG IS. Roberts, about the pioneer of
his calling in this place. continues business at his old
stand, the big blacksmthng shop the east side of
Main street. between Commercial and Wallula and
executes all work in his line in superior
He has on hand a large and complete stock of iron
and steel and blacksmithing tools, which he is pre-
pared to furnish to blacksmths in the Basin at low
prices. He offers inducements for trade.
PAID Up.-On Monday there was paid into the
County Treasury the of $4,000, by three Of the
suretes of A. Slocum, the defaulting County Treas
urer of 1866 in sums, each follows John Caresy,
ST. 900; J. H. Hickman $3.50; and F. B. Britten, $780,
This payment makes good to the county so much OF
the loss it sustained by Slocum's defalcation.
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FAMILY GRocER1Es.--C. walker has a complete and
wellassorted stock of the best family groceries in
market His stock has been selected with especial
care He has also lemons fresh from San Francisco,
Oregon apples of fine quality, and all kinds of fresh
II dried fruits His store is Wall street, opposite
Taylor's Exchange.
: Academia German, whose name we have not
ascertained had one of his arms broken just above
the wrist few days ago. by accidentally falling into
an old mining pit near his claim, while going to his
cabin. Dr. Healy set the broken limb, and the pa
'tient is getting on favoraby.
A NEW TH1NG.-vantine & Co. have lot Of tanned
and oil-soaked moose-skin, Canada Snow moccasins,
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for the feetin cold snowy weather, ever worm
They come high up the lower leg, waterproof
easy to the feet, and very durable.
TIE COOP TEMPLARs' BALL.-The Dedication Ball
of the Good Templars of this city viii come of to-
morrow evening, at their splendid new Hall on Main
street, above Chipman's corner. Everybody intends
to CO. and there will surely be most entertaining,
delightful festive time there SIS TE
HANDSOME RETURN. B. Britten, County AS
and Tax Collector, paid into the County Treas
nry, for the month Of October the Of $641S 81.
In the performance of his official duties Mr.. Brtten
has proved himself to be most efficient, prompt
and faithful public servant
As-it
NEARLY REBUnT-The saw mill of Wilson Par
kinson on Clear Greek. near Pioneer City, which was
accidentally burned to the ground about two weeks
ago. is nearly rebuilt and learn from Mr.. Wilson.
viii be in running order again in few days.
Personal A. McQuaid Esq, A. Huggans
ESQ., and Col FOCUS, Of Silver City, made visit
here last Saturday and tarried till yesterday morning.
when they departed by stage the return trip.
They each met welcome cheer here. +
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THE WEArHER-Ch Charming, bright, clear warm,
sunny weather, has succeeded the incement weather
of last week. The light snow which fell last Friday
has disappeared, and we enjoying almost sum-
merry weather.
AcKNowLEDGMENTs.--We acknowledge, with many
thanks, the receipt Of complimentary tickets for the
grand Dedication Ball to be given by the Good Tenn
plars tomorrow evening" and mean to be there, if
possible. rsl.ga eA
FURNITURE G. Pomeroy has removed his fur
niure shop to the upper end of Montgomery street,
east side, where persons wishing work done can al
ways find him ready to receive and fill orders in a
workmanlike manner at reasonable rates.
In TowN.-Mr. W. G. Whitehurst, one of the print
ers of the Boise City Statesman, by last even
ing's stage, on brief visit He has given us
friendly call.
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