Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-09


James A. Logan, a gentleman who
had the great misfortune to lose his
eyesicht and one Of his arms by a pre-
mature explosion of a blast last June,
at Treasure City, Is now In this town.
He Il exceedingly anxious to go East
TO his family aud friends, but lacks the
means to do so. rs heretofore all that
charity has bestowed on him has been
barely sufficient to keep him alive.
During his residence on the Pacific
coast he has been rich and poor several
times. During his days Of aftluence
he was noted for his many charities,
as many in Eastern Nevada can tes-
tify who worked under him when
he was a mining superintendent.
He has In this city some friends who
will 70 about with him to-day and TO-
morrow and see what can be done Tor
him here aud In Gold Hill. So says
the Enterprise Of this morning.
TRAIN LArE.-The regular morning
passenger. train due here at D o'clock,
did not arrive here until l:l5 7. NJ.
The detention was occasioned by the
Virginia and Truckee train being COM
PEELED to wait for the eastward bound
passenger train on the Central Pacific
road, which in turn was delayed by. a
slide at a tunnel situated n short DIS
lance this side Of Clipper Gap station.
We understand that the damage to the
road has not yet been repaired, and
that the passengers had to DO trans
ferred.
GRAND New YEARS BALL.-Washoe
Engine Co. No. 4. Of Virginia City,
will give their regular ball on New
Years night, at Odd Fellows Hall. 1t
Is one Of the most enterprishing and
wide awake fire companies In that city,
and they know how to get up a ball
properly and manage 1t right. Moth
ing parsimonious about them, but
everything conducted in whole-souled
public spirited style. They confidently
expect a goodly attendance from Gold
Hill, and Will not be disappointed.
The New FIRE BELL.-rhe new fire
alarm bell Of Yellow Jacket Engine
Company No. 9, was hoisted into posi-.
tion on the new belfry this afternoon.
and Just before We went to press q lew
clarion notes from its broad throat
were ruug forth to let folks know how
It sounds. 1t has a full, rich. clear
ring. and will be of good service in
ease of fire.
Tie weather today has been OF the
most delightful description. Our PEG.
pie generally are trying to make the
most of it aud are indulging In numer-
ouu sleigh rides. Jake Whites buses
also appear to be well patronized.
PsRsoNAI.-ro.day we received a
call from l.. I. McLain, the genial
proprietor of the Mound House saloon.
Mac still sports a Greeley hat aud
looks radiant IA though he had made a
prosperous venture IN stocks.
DAYTON SrAGg.-rhis stage continues
to make its regular trips. on wheels,
between Dayton aud Virginia City: In
returning from Virginia last evening.
| the hurricane deck was loaded down
with furniture.
PAcrric COAST PIoNEERs.-A regu-
lar meeting OF the society Of Pacific
! Coast Pioneers will be held at their
hall, B street, Virginia. on Thursday
evening. ut the usual hour.
SLIPPERY SrREETs.-Main street, es'
necIally in the upper part OF town,
was decidedly slippery to-day, causing
many a poor pedestrian to come 10
grief.
IurRovrxe.-Harry Shrieves, con-
corning whose recovery serious doubts
We're entertained at one time, was con-
siderably better this morning.
Coon SurrER-Lowrey, mine hos'
Of the vesey House got up the ball
supper last night. and 1t was a credis
to him and all who ate 1t.
School VACATION. - The virginia
CITY Public Schools will take a short
recess. commencing OF the 2ith inst.
THEATRICAL - Miss May Howard
performed at the Carson Thcater last
night to a full house.
THERE Is a message at the Atlantic
and Pacific Telegraph office for G. "
Williams.