Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-03-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

A MEETING of st. John Lodge, No. IS,
F. and A. NJ. was held on the 23d day
& of March, A. d. 1874, at which the fol.
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Architect of the Universe to summon
from his labors upon earth, our beloved
brother, j. j. Hoffman, calling him by
His omnipotent will to that Judgment
which awaits all who are toiling in this
earthly temple; and
Whereas, The Masonic ties which
have SO long bound us in mutual friend.
ship and enjoyment to our departed
friend, are severed, no more to be re.
united until the day when the grave shall
yield up its dead; therefore
Resolved, That we sincerely mourn
this disruption of covenanted friendship.
bearing in tender remembrance his fidel-
ity to Masonry, and his devotion to the
principles it inculcates.
Resolved, That we earnestly sympa-
thize with the relatives and friends of
our deceased brother, and tender them
that consolation which the world can
neither give nor take away.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of this Lodge,
and copy thereof be sent to the family
Of our deceased brother, and that they
be published in the PIocHE DAILY
RECORD. SAM. McADAM, Sec'y.
The RA1LRoAD.-While ON the Divide
o day or two since, we called in at the
railroad office. Matters were very quiet.
Mr.. Chaplin telling us that they were
running but one train day. The sup
ply of ore from the Raymond g. Ely is
quite short. while that from other mines
are not much better. 4 track is being
extended to the Page & Panaca works.
The officers of that company expect to
take out large quantity OF ore. The
track all the way to Bullionville is now
In excellent condition, and there are but
few men employed in repairs.
ISoUEsrs.-A loose practice has for
some time obtained of not holding in
quests upon persons who died suddenly,
from the effects Of accident or design, or
from natural causes, when the cause was
supposed to be well known. This is not
good plan, and We are glad to see Cor
oner Deal intends holding inquests on
all proper cases. He will also very prom.
erly make post norton examinations
when there is any doubt of the nature or
extent OF the injuries causing death.
vIsITING.-This morning Mr.. A. B.
Hunt leaves Phoebe on trip to Carson
and California. At Carson, among other
business, he will argue case before the
supreme Court, after which he will visit
San Jose, California. Mr.. Hunt has se.
lected an excellent time for his STAY in
California, for next month the Golden
State is fairly carpeted with flowers, and
the air is odorous with the sweets of
countless blossoms He has our best
wishes for safe journey, pleasant visit
and speedy return.
PREsENTArroN.-Yes Yesterday our friend
I. J. Andrews, the foreman OF the Ray
mond & Ely mine, was presented with a
handsome meerschaum pipe by Messrs.
Dugan, Richardson, Sullivan and Bald.
win, who have been working on a con-
tract for the company. While Mr.. An
drews is careful to protect the interests
OF his employers, he SO managed matters
that he has won the respect and esteem
OF all the workmen engaged at the mine
SoIREE DANsANrE.-It must not be for. |
gotten that Messrs. Ely & Piqua, the |
able and popular professors OF dancing
will give soiree on Wednesday evening. |
1t promises to be very pleasant affair.
and those who attend will certainly enioy |
themselves. We acknowledge with |
thanks the receipt Of an invitation. OF
which we shall take pleasure in availing
ourselves.
AN INQUEST was held by Dr.. Deal on
the body Of j. j. Hoffman, who died so
suddenly on Saturday last. A post NOR.
TEN examination was made by Dr. Deal
and Bergstein, when it was found that |
deceased died from the rupture of an
aneurism formed within the pericardium.
verdict was returned in accordance |
Herewith.
CLOSING OUT.-Mr. Stein is Offering
bargains in dry goods, millinery, etc., of
which our lady readers would do well to |
avail themselves. The opportunity will
only last four days, and should not be
missed. His store is on Lacour street,
opposite the Post-office. Mr.. STEMS ad- |
vertisement will be found under head of
New To-day"
AT LAsT.-Sunday and Monday were
two warm and pleasant days. We have
been SO long in Winters grasp that these
spring-like days were enjoyed greatly. |
and seemed to diffuse general cheerful. |
ness. Now, if the mud will only dry up |
little we shall be all right.
The funeral of J.J Hoffman took place
yesterday. The remains we're escorted
to the grave by the Masonic fraternity
The procession was quite large and the |
ceremonies imposing and solemn,
The PIocHE WORLD is the title of n IL.
tie brochure that made its appearance
yesterday. 1t is published by Messrs.
Bishop Il Lee. The Phoebe World has
our best wishes for its success.
DIscHARaED.-We were informed that
yesterday a number of men were dis.
charged from the Raymond L. Ely works.
BULLION SHIPMENT. = The bnll;or
shipped by Wells. Fargo L. Co. yesterday
amounted to $3,7l6.95,
THERE are no passengers teleeraphed
to arrive from Palisade, A@1
DANCING AssEMBLYs.-L. Bach takes
pleasure in announcing to the ladies and
gentlemen that he has engaged Brow,s
nan Tor the purpose of ladies' and pen.
tiemen's practicing class, also for The
purpose OF teaching all the plain and
fancy uuadriIlo, -, P'Su nuu