Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-12-25
City and County.

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MERRY CHRIsra1As have not space to say more
than that we heartily, fervently wish that all of our
readers, all Of our llow-citixens-everybody in
fact, VIII have vouchsafed to them this day, very
= Merry Christmas" and many returns Of the
blessed day.
NEW Foor BRrDGE.-By contributions OF the large
ditch and mining claim owners on Buena Vista Bar,
Of the residents over there, and the merchants
and business Wall street, with those of some
Others, of about $7OO has been raised to con-
struct broad and substantial footbridge across Elk
creek, from the foot of Wall street to Buena Vista
Bar. The work will be completed in a few days
Over 1000 feet Of lumber viii be used in the bridge
1t will be of great benefit and convenience to all who
travel to and fro, that way u 80
NICE PRESENT. we acknowledge the receipt Of
mighty acceptable Christmas present from warm
friend in Boise City, which by stage Of Monday
that Of a dressed and very fat young goose, all
ready for roasting That shall constitute the chief
dish for our Christmas table. A goose saved Rome,
but no memory of that event can ever save this de-
scendant Of that bird from the capacous NAV of
and our folk" We are mighty sound on this goose.
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ODD FELLOWS BALL.-This grand affair, to come
of next Tuesday nj hit viii certainly be the feature
of the season, if we may form an estimate by the
very assiduous efforts Of the managing Committee in
making preparations for that occasion. Everybody
seems bent on going. The great new hall Of the
Good Templars is the place selected for the ball. and
it wiz comfortably and safely hold the crowd It is
both commodious and very strongly built
CATHOLIC SERyIcEs.-The Rev Father Poulin, as
sisted by the Rev. Father Cazeau, held Midnight
Mass, in commemoraton of the birth of the Blessed
Saviour last night at the Catholic Chapel in this
city. The Rev. Fathers will hold early Mass at
Granite Greek, this morning. at O'Clock and High
Mass at Pioneer City to-day at II o'clock If posi-
BILE, they will return here and hold vespers at 7
O'Clock, this evening.
yERY AccEprABLE.-We acknowledge the receipt of
acopy Of map. executed at the Surveyor Generals
Office OF this Territory, under the supervision of Gen.
T. F. Cartee, and presented to us by Chief Justice
Mcbride. It is invaluable at this particular time in
enabling to obtain information with reference to
the present project CT branch railroad to connect
Idaho with the great Union and Central Pacific roads,
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THE WEATHER.-The extraordinary weather so far
this season passes all comprehension. The deep
Snow Of last week is nearly gone. violent storm
of wind and rain on Sunday night, harder rain on
Monday night, and the rain and thaw of yesterday,
did the work. 1t is Webfootlike overhead, and SIM
ilar to the breaking up Of hard winter under foot
THANKFULLY Received There came by stage Of
Monday evening" from II. G. Riggs Boise City, q
number Of fat young rabbits to several of our citi
zens. as Christmas treat We we're among the lucky
ones and with the others join in returning thanks
to our good friend, the big-hearted donor.
New RESTAURANT Mrs Gallagher, the favorably
known and accomplished hostess, win open a new
restaurant to-day tChristmas). in the building two
doors below Isaacs Bros, on Main street. Sustain
the lady In her new fremont Restaurant.
CocKPTT.-If anybody wants to back their judg- |
ment on cockfghting, with greenbacks, or wish to
"sling little chicken in the middle of the ring
splendid opportunities are offered in the basement of
Cody's Saloon
Mosr WEIcoME.-There came, last Friday evening. |
in company with the Rev. Father Pouiin and the
Catholic Sisters. the Rev. Father f. p Cazeau, |
young Catholic PRIEST who win permanently remain
in this section, to share with Father Poulin the pas
toral duties of the parish.
ToYs-Yale & Co.. at the Postofice Bookstore,
have the largest and pretest assortment of toys for
the little folks and the most beautiful gift books al
bums and all kinds of books for presentation, to be
found in Idaho.
OLD GEoRGE AGAM.-This veteran bootmaker Is
again in the field with the best kind of boots of his
own make, for the season-waterproof, mining or
dress boots. See his advertisement and don't 90 by
his shop but go in and buy.
NEW GooDs.-Mrs. Il. c. Shepherd received by Ex-
press, on Monday evening, variety of articles es-
pecially intended for holiday presents and party or
ball occasions. Early customers viii get the pick Of
Ahe goods.
THANKs.-We are under obligations to G. Z. Good
rich. the accommodating Messenger of Wells, Fargo
Co., between here and Owyhee for late California
land Nevada papers, in advance of the mail.
TIE SISTERS ScHooL.-In Saturdays issue we I
shall give information concerning the time Of COM
mencement of the School in this city. under the
charge of the Good Sisters lately arrived.
COOP FOR OWYHEE-We clip the follow
ing from late San Francisco Times