Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-24

LIE hoLinAYs.-Ihe approach Of the
Holiday season becomes evident by the
preparations to be seen on oyery hand.
Rev. Mr.. Badger, Rector of the Episco-
pal Church, has made provision for a
Christmas tree in the church for the BEN
efit OF the children of his congregation,
and such Others as may desire to join the
festivities. Mr.. O'Dougherty, principal
OF the public school, has an eve to the
amusement as well as the instruction of
MS pupils, AMI so has arranged for u
Christmas tree in the School House this
evening. Diamonds, jewelry and fancy
goods suitable for Christmas presents,
are found in great variety. VIM. Man
ninS leads off with a full assortment of
diamonds, jewelry, watches, rings, etc.
r. Helntzelman also has supply of just
such articles in the jewelry line as would
answer for a Christmas present. J.
Rosenthal has Oh hand a fine lot of Jew
eiry, watches, chains, rings, etc, pur-
chased especially to supply the demand
Tor such articles at this season. In the
way of fancy goods, Mrs Ward, on La
cour street, is able to satisfy the most
fastidious taste; Folk & Levin have n
fine assortment of books, diaries, and
other nice gifts; James Finlayson is On
hand with everything in the gentlemen 5
furnishing line, as well as ribbons, dress
silks, laces, etc; H. Michaels has Ha-
Vana cigars which are warranted to be as
good on Christmas rs on any other day;
| IL. SOILS has great variety of articles,
including turkeys and game, and just
such things as every family requires at
this season. For CONNECTIONS and other
dellcacies, the reader is invited to call at
the Swiss Confectionery. or at Jacob Bar
rett's, foot of Phoebe street. For TOYS
and trlnkets for children, 60 to the Post
office Variety Store, or drop in at henry
Aubrey's, Upper Meadow Valley street.
At the drug stores of Alexander, of Bishop
d Lee, and of Burrage, MAY be found
perfumery, and many fancy articles,
which would do very we'll for Christmas
presents. e. Weiderhold is in receipt of
many valuable books. diaries, stationery.
cigars, etc.
ATTEMPT AT THEFT.--On Sunday even.
ing, after dark, some individual. with
an adroitness and energy which ought to
be turned to better account, came near
getting away with heavy blanket coat
which was hanging in front of II. Lewis's
store, on Main street. The fellow watch
ed his chance, and finding the clerl, in
the back of the store, took the coat from
the rack on which it hung. but the rack
Jostled against the door and attracted the
attention of the clerk, who ordered the
fellow to stop, but he ran, and being hot
ly pursued, dropped the coat. and it was
recovered. The fellow made the best
race We have had to record for some
time, but in his flight he lost his hat,
which Was picked up on Main street. He
made his escape.
CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE SCHOOL HOUSE.
A Christmas tree has been set up in the
District School House, for the especial
benefit of those who have attended the
school during the past term. Mr..
ODougherty, the principal, or Mrs.
Wllmarth assistant, will be in attend
ance at the school house until A O'Clock
TINS afternoon to receive any presents
that parents and friends may desire to
contribute. The occasion promises to
be pleasurable one to the little folk,
and we hope none will be disappointed.
FELL IN FIT.-On Sunday night,
between and 10 clock a man named
Brown, German and carpenter by
trade, fell in fit on Main street. in front
of the Philadelphia Brewery. Quite u
crowd gathered around him, and it was
with difficulty that he was kept under
control. He was finally taken into the
Brewery and physician called. After
he was sufficiently restored to admit of
his removal he was taken to lodging
house.
HUGH O'NEIL all RIGHT.-On Satur-
day rumor was circulated through town
to the effect that Hugh ONeil, we'll and
favorably known in Phoebe had met
with fatal accident at or near the Is
mile House, on the Hamilton road We
are happy to state that the rumor had no.
foundation in fact, and that Mr.. ONeil
is all right.
MISUNDERSTANDING the great
AhAuA VI straLS9rs, the various longing
houses in town are ample for the accom-,
mediation of all. J. Wagner's lodging
house is located high up on Main street,
remote from the noise and confusion
witnessed in other localities, and is n
good place to obtain tired Natures sweet.
restOrer.
RARE SPoRr.-A race between three
men, each Of whom has had the misfor
tune to lose leg. and is provided with
one of wood, is on the carpet. Christ
mas day is the time set for the forth
coming race, but MS one of the men is a
little out of order at present, he NAV be-
withdrawn by his hackers.
CoRREcT1oN.-In two notices of the
Phoebe Phenix on Sunday, by mistake
the name of Peter Farrell was used in
place of Henry Farrell. 1t is one of
those little mistakes which are ANNOYING
to the parties interested, and we can do
no more than correct it.
The Empire Spring Bedstead is new
patent, and is very ingenious. The bed
stead shuts up like jack-knife, leaving
handsome wardrobe or bookcase. The