Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-17

SHOOTING IN THE SrRxHrs.-Amonp
people as exeitable as those of Phoebe
the practice. too often indulged in, o
discharging firearms in the streets i
highly reprehensible. In an old stait
community such things would certainly
result in the punishment Of the offender
and we are glad to see that remedy 70
the ofisnse has been found. Early Mon
DAY morning a man fired bis pistol OF
Lacour street, and turning into MAR
street blazed away again. Officer BOYD
hearing the shots, went in pursuit OF iii,
onender, overhauled him and took hin
TO jail. He was rather unruly at first
but was brought to terms. After remain
ing IN the lookup long enough to com
Prehend the nature of his offense he was
| brought before Justice Stoutenburgh
pleaded guilty and awaited his sentence.
The fine imposed with the costs added
amounted to $50. which he paid and tool
his leave. We hope this may have the
effect OF putting stop to the unneces.
sary discharge of guns or pistols in the
streets day or night. u
BENEFIT OF THE HOSE COMPANY. The
first benefit of Phoebe Hose Company
will be given tonight at the Theatre.
The benefit is really for the entire
community, as the hose belong to the
people generally and it is to pay the
amount still due on the hose, and to keep
the same in such order as to render It
efficient in case of fire, that the enter
tainment this evening is to be given
With good bill and SC. worthy an OBJ
Ject in view, full house ought to greet
the management when the curtain rises
tonight. In contributing to the benefit
this evening, every citizens is making
his own property interests more secure
from tire. Let each, therefore, contrib
ute the price of at least one ticket: its
price will never be felt by the individual.
and it may be the means of saving the
town from destruction by fire. It lisa
long time since the people have had an
opportunity of contributing to . more
worthy object, and we are sure thew will
not let it pass unimproved. a7l -
ouR DELEeArroN.--Judgs Clapp, Sen
ator from Lincoln county, left here some
weeks ago, intending to visit California
before going to Carson. Mr.. Wallace is
now in California, but will be in Carson
at the opening of the session. Is Mr..
Shoaff has been, in Salt, / AXE several
weeks, and we are not certain that he
will be in Phoebe again before he is re-
CURED at the capital. Mr.. Craipue
started Sunday by the Hamilton stage
Tor the Nevada "city of magnificent dis
tances.' Mr.. Wilson, Senator for the
short term, alone is left remaining. and
how soon he may conclude to .ioin The
Others OF the delegation We are not now
advised. 1 - u TE- ~
!. HE HOLIDAY SEAsoN.-As the HOLIDAYS
approach the display of holiday presents
increases. In passing the Postoffice the
other day, We observed fine display of
pictures, toys of all kinds, Yankee no.
tons, etc. On inquiring the cause of
thus splendid exhibit, we ascertained that
the articles were intended for the Christ
mas holidays, now SO near at hand, Pic
lures and frames, separate or togeth Ter,
can be obtained; also, blank books. dia-
res, etc. Call and see Mr.. Barnes
stock, and you will be sure to make .
purchase and get the worth of your
money. ites N No. -
LOOK OuT.-A day or two ago the scot
in chimney in the upper part Of town
took fire, and the blaze created a con-
sternation in the immediate neighbor- !
hood. In this connection we would
suggest that at the first wet spell people
take occasion to burn out their chin
neys. It may be the means CT prevent.
ing confiagration. iii IS
q House. AND LoT TO DE RArFLEp.
Tickets for the rattle of Jesse Beene s,
house, lot and furniture, on Cedar street,
can be procured at all the saloons in
Iown. George Davis will engineer the
raffie. Buy a ticket. and get a house
and lot, with household furniture. gs
For THE HoL1pAys.-P. Heitzelman,
City Jsweler, has just received large
stock Of watches, jewelry, diamonds and |
'ilverware, which he offers to sell cheap
sr than any other house. 3D. Call and see
or yourselves before purchasing else
where. 81 yss~as'a4 t-a VI de17.1m
Doors, BooTs.-Now that the winter
season is about setting in, we desire to
lirect attention to the, fact that Wood
'uf Il Murphy, Meadow Valley street,
make to order as good boots as can be
made on the Pacific coast. See adver-
asement. noa 4fCIE Ehuoltnyt
RALRoAD MATERIAL, Yesterday two
cams passed through town with, mate
ial for the Phoebe and Bullionville Rail.
Dad. There were three ore carr. q 700 |
pounds OF spikes and 2,740 pounds of
abroad iron. iaiaa t'itt'I ----
TIE Swiss Confectionery is just open
d. and the display Of good things is
smpting to ones palate. "A chop house.
With coffee, tea and chocolate, as well |
!. steaks, chops, etc., is attached. See
advertisement. 594li" T'tiH "
7711 = Tft.d w r. tsbTn Ill .ql ID
MRS. WARD, residence Lacour street.
'etween the Postoffice and the Court
louise, has on hand nice assortment
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