The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-12-24
THE IELK0 INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER ~. 1870.

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. The CnHisrMAs FESTIVAL AND CoScEar will
take place at the Presbyterian Church in this
town, this evening, 10 commence at 7 o'clock.
fine Christmas tree has been prepared for
the occasion. from the branches Of which will
be suspended rare and beautiful gifts, friendly
tokens for the little ones. A messenger, just
arrived from the court of Santa Claus. reports
His ROYAL Highness to DO we'll pleased with
the children of Elko, and the hale old gentle
man, with the frost Of ages adjoining his beard,
but still enjoying the righteousness of youth,
has promised to be present, and greet the
little ones, and distribute his annual presents
TO the deserving of his flock. No doubt the
presence of Santa Claus will be gratifying to
all. All the children of the town are cordially
invited to participate in the exercises. All
persons who have gifts which they wish hung
on the Christmas tree. will find q committee
in attendance at the Church to receive them,
ut all hours after 10 o'clock this forenoon.
ALMOST TRAGEDY.-In the town of Elko,
overlooking the classic scenery of the Hum
boldt river, lives an industrious mechanic,
who is the possessor of young and pretty
wife. Said fair damsel, having cultivated the
acquaintance of young man about town
whose only merit consisted IN the possession
of pretty head of hair, and feeling desolate
in the absence Of her husband whose daily
u BpOi part Oh tue evening,
she was in the habit of receiving consolation
from the aforesaid gay Lothario. The hus-
band became suspicious, went home one even
ing at an early hour, and hearing an unusual
rustling in his room, rbursted open the door
' The young Adonis Waited through the
window TO the tune of a siX-shooter, and en-
igrated, it is supposed. to Utah. We would
advise Brigham Young TO watch him.
The train bound west on the 22d was four
hours behind time, in consequence of the
burning OF IA water tank, west of Ogden. Yes
terday's train was also four hours behind
caused 10y "a delay on the Union Pacific rail
road. The weather Ii extremely cold at some
points on the road. the thermometer frequent
ly running down to thirty degrees below zero
The water tanks, i'll many places, are frozen
solid.
GARDNER, of the Elko House. Is ornamenting
his premises with evergreen in very tasty
manner, and the interior of his house will be
nicely arranged for the ball which il 10 come
off on the night of Monday next. The hall
floor will be carpeted with canvas for the oc-
casion. and all those who love to join in the
pleasures Of the dance may therefore antic-
pate an enjoyable recreation.
US. GRAST MEE.-The U. S. Grant mine
Is located near the Argenta in Cope district.
The width of the Grant lode is l6 inches
Specimens sent us were completely filed with
sulphuTets, and assays we'll If mine owners
when they send us notices of their claims,
would forward specimens, we would in n short
time have "A fine cabinet. Thanks to Mr.
Fisher for the specimens sent.
School PRHEs.-In q competitive contest
in the public school in this town, in the diff
fercnt branches of education, the first prize
was awarded to Miss Alice Quinn, the second
to Miss Maggie Ycatcs, and the third to Miss
Fannie Lucas. The competition was very
lively, and the yictoTs felt highly elated nt
their success.
The MAsoSIc BALL will take place at the
Cosmopolitan Hotel on next Tuesday night.
Under the management of an experienced com
mit;eo of arrangements, IL will certainly be "a
grand affair. Everything will be attended to
that will render con:for; and enjoyment to the
party assembled.
THE BEILLIAST RtsTAURAST, AS will be no.
ticed in another column, will hereafter be con-
Quoted by n. II. Gregory and A. Il. Nuckols,
two gentlemen who fully understand how to
cater successfully TO every desire of the dain-
ticst epiCure.
TnE BEsr CHANCE Yrr.-P. " Edcr's house. lot and
furniture will he rallied for at Haynes Cabinet saloon
as soon a. the chances taken. The property Is
valued a, sl.?sO, and tickets for the ranic will bo 81
each The house aud furniture can s every day
excepting Sundays from ~ O'Clock ". until O'Clock
r. NJ This will he hno prize for some
J. DrSKEIsPIEL starts for Mineral Hill on
Monday with large stock of fine jewelry and
all kinds of New Years gifts Look out fol
him. 'F 20 .. y"
NJ. Conn has on hand at his new store a
large stock Of toys aud handsome Christmas
presents.
PREAcHisG.-Thcro will be services tomorrow IN