Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-02
Trnn1ptr MINING Aoc1DENr.-About

TERRIBLE MINING Acc1DENT.-About
3 o'clock this afternoon. by the acci-
dental breaking of a rope in the timber
shute, midway between the $50 and
1OOO.foot level Of the Belcller mine,
Jack Nettle, pumpman, James Kelly,
Henry Niles, and another man
whose name we did not learn,
we're precipitated to the bottom OF
the incline, receiving the following
Injuries frhm the timbers falling upon
them: James Keely had his. left leg
severed on just below the Knee.
His left foot was also smashed to the
consistency OF jelly. Jack Nettle and
Henry Niles each had n leg badly
bruised, and the fourth mans right
wrist was severely injured. The in-
jured men were Immediately taken
up out Of the mine and con-
veyed to the Belcher office. AT the
time Of u going to press, 4 +. NJ, Or.
Manson was rendering the necessary
surgical assistance.
Died.. II. Kleupfer, Of the firm
OF Kleupfer Bros, Virginia City, after
having been afflicted with brain fever
for a period of 4s days, died at an early
hour this morning. Deceased was a
native OF Missouri, and at the time OF
his death was about 80 years Of age.
Although cut down In the prime OF
life, he had already established his
reputation as a capable and energetic
business man,a and n highly esteemed
by all his acquaintances for his ster-
ling integrity.
Roll. OF HoNoR.-Ths following
named pupils of the Gold Hill Gram
mar School are deserving of meritori-
II mention for superior excellence In
their studies during the month OF
April: Laura Holman, Lena Smith,
Kate Mcdonnell, John Mcdonnell,
Emily Nicoll, Gertie Flanagan, Loutie
CASTOR, George Logan, Willie RAN
dali. Abel Booth. Mary Morgan and
Willie Nicoll. Tho average OF the
first four named OH the list was over
80, 100 being taken as the maximum.
INDICATED VAPoR BATHs.-Dr. D.
v. Gates, No. $50 South C street. Vir-
ginia, has been very successful In the
treatment Of coughs, colds, inflamma-
tory and chronic rheumatism. neural
gia, catarrh and divers other diseases,
By means of medicated vapor baths.
which are said to possess remarkable
healing properties. The Doctor Is a
collegiate. and has had a very exten-
sive practice. lnvalids will do we'll to
give him q call.
GRAND SPELLING MATcn.-A grand
spelling match, as has been previously
stated, has been projected by Mr..
Keyes, and will take place at Piper's
Opera House some time during the
coming Summer. The text books from
which the words will be selected are
those prescribed by the State Board Of
Education for use in the public schools.
OVERLAND TRAvEL.-That there is
a large amount Of overland travel at
the present time may be inferred from
the fact that the eastward-bound train
on the Central Pacific this morning
had seven passenger coaches attached,
each one OF which vas we'll filled.
CHALLENGE AccErTED.-Patsy Ho-
CAMS proposition for a set-to with
some one Of our Comstock rangers has
been accepted. Trevillian Ia the man,
having already raised the requisite
amount Of stake money. See notice IN
another column.
VInpEs's CoNDITroN.-William II.
virden, is getting along finely. He
rests we'll at night, has a good appe..
tite and his face has assumed It's natural
rosy complexion. His ultimate re-
covery is no longer a matter Of uncer-
taiaty.
PAY DAY.-The men employed in
the Crown Point mine, numbering
about 300 In all, are being paid OIL to-
day. The disbursement In our COM
munity from this source alone will
amount to over $4,000.
FoRAol.-O. c. Mundell, proprietor
of the Eclipse Stables, Gold Hill, re-
ceived this afternoon 1900 pounds Of
oats and barley, which was brought
direct from Reno by teams.
The teachers employed in the Gold
Hill public schools are requested to
call at the News office tor their war
rants.
PRICE OF FuEL.-Pine wood retails
in Reno for IS per cord.