Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-11

n SocD S4AEN 49,
painful duty to record the death Of the
Rev. v. Rightmyer. the worthy pastor
Of the Gold Hill Methodist Church,
which occurred this morning at half
past 5. o'clock. It appears that Mr..
Rightmyer had been afflicted nearly
all Winter with the malady disease of
the liver) which eventually caused his
death. At various times he consulted
physicians in Virginia and Gold Hill.
but was unable to get permanent re-
lief. On Wednesday evening, It will
be remembered, while In Justice
Wright's Courtroom, he fell In faint
ing at and had to be conveyed to his
residence on a litter. Yesterday and
last night he appeared to be somewhat
easier. and there were no premonitory
Indications that his death was so short
" to occur. This morning. however.
lust as the sun was climbing the eastern
hills his spirit, liberated from its earthly
tabernacle, with scarcely 4 struggle,
took its upward flight from the lowly
dwelling on the hillside to that cefes-
tial city (which hath foundations
whose Builder and Maker Ia Cod
The deceased was a native Of Prince
Edward county. Canada, and at the
time OF his death was IS years Of age.
He leaves 4 wife and two daughters,
one aged three years and the other
nine. Rev. Mr.. Rightmyer came to
the Pacific Coast In 1868, was a MEM
her Of the California Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church for eight
subsequent years, and during the past
two years Of the Nevada Conference.
He was ar earnest and eloquent Ill,
vine, and was very highly respected
by the members of his church and con-
o~rsgatIsn, as we'll as BY the commu-
nity at large. His remains Will De
conyeyed to Pacheco, Contra Costa
county, California, for interment.
TAKE NorIcE.-Our firenen are re-
minded that the regular annual cleo
ton OF officers OF the Gold Hill Fire
Department takes place at the house
of yellow Jacket Hose Company No.
., on the afternoon Of April sd. The
polls will DO open between the hours
Of two and ive o'clock. Tho officers
20 be voted for are Chief Engineer,
Fret Assistant and Second Assistant.
In another column will be found the
so days roll Of members.
SEEDS AND PLANTs.-At Burraiis
hook store, corner of C and Taylor
streets, virginia City, q large invoice
b,s inst been received Of clover, grass,
GARDEN and flower seeds also bulbs OF
dablIas. gladioli, etc. At the same
nlsce can be found flower pots n
hanging baskets Of every description;
Those Of our lady readers VINO intenu
20 make attempts at Horticulture III
sso will do we'll to give Burial a
call.
CHRISTENING. - The members OF
Liberty Engine Co., No. l. Gold HILL
having formally accepted of their new
fire engine. (which. BY the way Is II
of the finest Of It's class that ever rolled
out of an engine house,l tomorrow,
Saturday evening they propose TO
christen her In proper style. trienos
OF the company are cordially invited
TO be or the occasion.
Nor IN VOICE. Some Of our people
who have had considerable experience
In court business, either as jurymen or
witnesses. are congratulatinS them
selyes muchly because Constable Tom
HarLin has got a heavy dose OF the
throat disease, SO that he AN no longer
sing out In thunder tones, LONE ih'o
Court" "Come into Court
SCIENTIFIC LEcruRE.-On Thursday
evening Of next week. if his health
permits, w. F. Stewart, the distin-
rnishod scientist. purposes delivering
q lecture before the Pacific Coast Pio.
neer Association. at the Odd Fellows
new hall. Virginia City. His subject
will be The Electrical Philosophy
Of the Universe"
Broker FIRM.-Under the head OF
New Today" will be found the ad-
yertisment Of L. P. Drexler s. Co.,
exchange and stock brokers, office TWO
doors south of the Bank Of California.
Virginia City. The firm buy, sell ana
carry stocks on margins, anu also ioan
money on approved securities.
PosrpoNED.-The theatrical enter
tainment for the benefit Of Mrs. Rob
insou, which was to have been given
at Piper's Opera House on Saturday
evening, has been postponed until
Wednesday evening next, additional
time having been required for the pre-
paration Of the piece.
ORE SBrPMENT.-Yesterday III car
load, OF ore were shipped over the
Virginia and Truckee Railroad to the
Silver City and Carson river mills
nom the Cemstock mines.