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The Placer herald., 1874-06-06
Local and County Matters.

The weather during the past week has been
very pleasant.
CHERRIES are now quite plenty in the Auburn
market.
The fruit crop this year, in this part of the
country, will be very large.
LUSCIOUS strawberries are now quite plenty.
which reminds us that strawberry festival iust
about this time wonld not be out of order
AN accident occurred at Greenwood last We'd
nesday, by team running away, which resulted
in the loss of an arm to the injured party
THE Good Templars of New Castle will give
social party on Friday evening June 10Th All
are invited; tickets, including supper, only So So
LAST Wednesday, the westward bound passen-
ger train was about ten hours behind time at
this place, caused by slide on the u P, and
the breaking OF spring at New England mills.
FINE WORK. The lettering on the sun-shade,
in front of Mann's fine furniture store, by J. D.
Burlingame is certainly the most artistic piece
of work to be found outside the large cities, and
is hard to beat, anywhere.
EXPERIMENTS made in Amador county. prove
that cotton can be raised proftably in the foot
hills. The Dispatch says this is another credit
mark in favor of the productive capacity of the
foothills.
The Trustees will meet, at the Court House.
this evening to consult on plan for the new
School-house bnildilg. Everybody interested
are requested to be present, and bring their ideas
with them.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Why suffer from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
loss Of appetite, when you can, by using DR..
Henley's celebrated 1. X. l.. Bitters, effect
perfect cure; they are pleasant and invigorating
tonic, and endorsed and recommended by our
most eminent Physicians (as per certificates on
each bottle) for all complaints of the Liver and
Digestive Organs As family medicine they
have no equal.
See advertisement in ahother column.
n30-3m
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

THOUGH judicous advertising, perhaps is the
best investment a business man can make, there
are some who can't see it. One reason why
every business should be advertised is, that when
the local paper is picked up by stranger, he can
form correct idea of the size and business OF
the town. When only one-half advertise he con
cludes at once, that the town is only half as larg
as it really is and thus the place itself and every
business feature it possesses, is deprecated.
This is only one reason There are hundreds ol
others Of equal or greater importance,
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

II All parties needing the services of an ex-
perienced surveyor are advised to employ j. A.
Benson, U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Au-
burn, Cal He has the Government Field Notes,
he possession of which enables him to restore
lost corners without delay. BE charges mod
erately and works rapidly.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06
BORN.

In Auburn, June 2, to the wife of Henry Ger
lach a son,
In Auburn, June 2, to the wife of j. NJ. White,
a son-14 lbs.
In Auburn June 8, 1874, to the wife of A. C.
Keller, diughter.
In Roseville, May II, to the wife of W. j.
Bransteter, n son.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

BASEBALL. The baseball game for the
championship of Placer county, played last
Saturday, at Auburn, between the Auburn first
nine and the first nine of the Union Club made
up from the Ophir, Newcastle and Penryn
clubs, resulted in victory for the former, of Al
70 TO- in seven innings.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

FATHER Dubois has our thanks fer those
boxes of luscious strawberries, VIII ch he sat on
our table yesterday. They were extremely
large, and proportionately fine favored, which
prompts to give a hearty second to what
everybody says, that Mr. Dubois strawberries
the best to be had ia the country"
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

The local option elections seem to create IN
tense interest wherever held, and like political
contests, stir up great deal of bad blood. The
question is one that goes right after men S
means of support, and no wonder they become
interested. The qestion, though, is ore that
deserves cool consideration, and 1t would be
better if judgment, rather than pass ion' con
trolled mems acts the subject
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

j. b. HoBsoN has some ramie planted on his
pli ice, few miles from Auburn. which is very
rank, and promises to prove perfect success.
Peg another for the foothills of Placer.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

JOHN WHITE has hickoy-nut tree, Of this
years planting, growing back of his shop in
Auburn, foot high that is just as thrifty as n
hickory nut tree needs to be. We could raise
our own hickory nuts here as well as anywhere,
if some one would only take the trouble to plant
out the seeds.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06
III ED.

At Sheridan May 20, Philip Speidel, native
of Pennsy ylvania, 65 years. months and 10 days.
At the County Hospital, May, 81, H'nry
Kuenzey, a native of Switzerland, aged 81
Years
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

In arrow at Tluckee, on the 2nd inst, be
tween Edward Shendon and David Palmer, the
f9rmer received a stab in the religion of the
heart, from which he died in a few moments.
Deceased was native of Ireland, about 32 years
Of age and. it is rumored, was deserter from
the British army. Palmer is under arrest.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

The Grass Valley Union reports rich clean
ups in the large hydraulic mines in Nevada
county. In this county, the gravel mines
never had better run than they are having
now. Everywhere water is plenty and the
miners are happy.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

We notice the San Francisco merchants are
fast complying with the law in relation to the
filing and publishing certificates of co-partner-
ship. All should attend to the matter promptly,
for to neglect forfeits all legal right to transact
any business
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

SURPRISE PABTY.-A large number of young
ladies and gentlemen paid their respects to the
Misses Walsh, on Wednesday evening last. 1t
was intended for surprise party; but it seems
the young ladies had received warning Of their
intentions, and the invading party were made
most welcome. After few hours spent in
playing various games, table was spread,
covered with all the delicacies of the season,
and the party regaled themselves to then heart 5
content At late hour the gay surprisers dis
persed. All pronounced it the finest affair OF
the kind. this season. We hope to hear OF
more of these pleasant parties.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

LIs- of letters remaining uncalled for in the
Auburn, (Cal.. Postofice June lst, 1874:
Mr. j. W. Burns, Mr.. Daniel Bunce Mr.. r
Beck, Mr.. Steve Connoley, Barney Crosby Mr.
John Cowan, Mr. Benz P. Dodge, s. Gorney
Esq., Mr.. William Gorield, J. F. Hammer Esq.
William Bell, S. W. Davis, Mr.. George Lyon
L. Laveneson Esq, Mr.. Henry Lewis, Mr.. Chas
Morrell, Mr. Josiah Myrick, Henry Nelson, Mr.
Joseph Pasco. William Rowe (3), Mr.. Chas
summers. Miss Katie Smauld, Mr.. H. K. West
Persons calling for the above letters will say
advertised
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06
COUNTY COURT CALENDAR.

The People VS.. j. G.. McCrary, assault with
intent to commit murder, set for trial June Is.
The People VS.. Chas. B. Howard, grand lar
ceny, set for trial June 25.
The People VS.. John Burk alias Ring, and
Chas. B. Howard petit larceney. set for trial
June %. The same parties for burglary, set for
trial same day.
The People vs.. A. H. Dake assault with
deadly weapon, set for trial June H.
The People va. Antonio Thomas, assault with
intent to commit murder set for trial June 10.
The People VS.. +. d. Shrland, malicious
mischief, set for trial June l3.
The People VS.. All Hong, grand larceny, set
for trial June r.
NJ. Predom VS.. Wm. Creamer, continued for
the term
The People vs.. Thos. Shay, house-breaking,
set for trial June 9th.
The People vs. Chas Russell, house breaking,
set for trial June 8.
The People VS.. John Burke, housebreaking,
set for trial June 8.
very rapid, safe and easy way to make mon
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firm. makes seam so strong the cloth will tear
before the stitches rip apart Eight new attach
ments fer all work and the improved Button
Hole Worker used by us only. Agents need on
ly show them in operation to sell in every house
they enter. $50 and upwards cleared daily by
smart agents. No such machine was ever Of
fered at any such price. 5000 sold last year,
l00 900 frmilies use them Demand increasing
every day where they become known. Minis
ters, judges, lawyers, editors, machinists, tail
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given free to first applicants. If there is no
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chine for your family or relation, there is
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family in another part of this paper. Address
the Proprietors, Robert j. Mugan & Co., 1856
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The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

BARN RATsING.-Judge Fitch had genuine old
fashioned barn raising, at his place, last Monday
afternoon, which attended by very large
crowd, and greatly enjoyed by all. 1t put us in
mind of the corn huskings, appe-peelings and
log-rollings of by-gone-days. None can call to
mind those good old-iashioned times without
wishing they could live them over again. These
iovial gatherings are good for the people; every
body feel better themselves and regard everybody
vita improved sociabilty for some time after at
tending one, and the Judge deserves much credit
in giving, not only countenance but aid and ex
ample in reviving them.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

MINER KILLED. - Mr.. Martin Ryan, an old
resident of Michigan Bluff, fell down shaft,
near that place, few days ago, and was almost
instantly killed. He was employed by the Van
Emon Bros, and at the time Mt the top low
erng timbers. No one was near at the time,
and it is not known how he happened to fall.
He leaves a wife and five small children.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

Much damage is reported to the fruit crops
and alfalfa fields, from high water, along the
Feather, Yuba, and Sacramento rivers. The
damage to Briggs orchard, near Yuba city, is
estimated at 500, 900.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

FIRE-The numerous friends of J. C. Boggs
will be sorry to hear that his DWELL house,
situate on his ranch, about two and half miles
below Newcastle, was, on last Friday, week
ago, completely destroyed by fire. How the fire
originated is not exactly known, but as the wind
was blowing at the time, and there was hot fire
in the kitchen, it is supposed to have ignited
from sparks blown from the stove. 1t was well
under headway before discovered, and so sur
prised Mrs Boggs and the children (0Ir. 3. was
away at the time) that they succeeded only in
saving their sewing-machine. The house, which
was II comfortable one and all its contents were
total loss. The loss is quite heavy on Mr.
Boggs, occurring as it does at time when he,
by indomitable energy, is just emerging from
the effects of previous misfortunes Mr.. Boggs
is whole-souled man, who spends his money
freely, when he knows it will do good, and
really, in the estimation of man, deserves bet
ter luck.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

SUDDEN DEATH We from the Union that
Sam Helm, an old rei ident of Placer county,
and the owner of the famous trotting stallion,
Sam Purdy, died very suddenly on tie steamer,
while on its way from San Francisco to Vallejo.
Accompanied by his wife, he had started for Sac
ramento, and they had seated themselves at the
stern of the boat When they were about half
way across the bay, he suddenly evinced an in
tenton to jump overheard, but was restrained
from doing So A minute or two afterward he
sank back upon the seat, and died almost imme-
dately. The remains were taken back to San
Francisco on the return trip of the steamer.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06
SHERlFF'S SALE.


DY VIRTUE of an Execution to me delivered
- and directed on the l1th day of May, A.
ID. 1874, issued out of the court of James
Jalnason, a Justice of the Peace in and for Town
ship No 4, County cf Placer, State of Cali
fornia, on Judgment rendered in said court on
the 5th day Of May, A. d 1874 in favor of G.
5. Maker and a ainst j. X. Benton, for the
sum of Seventy eight and thirty-three one hun
dredths (7S 33-l00) dollars, with interest upon
The sum of $79 33-100 from the 9th day OF
May, A. d. 1874 at the rate of per cent. per
nnnum and for costs of suit taxed Mt twenty
-four and forty-six one hundredths 1924 46 1907
dollars, have levied upon and will expose to
public sale, to the highest bidder for cash. at
Dutch Flat, in front of Wells Fargo & Co.'S.
Office
Saturday, the 18th day of June. 1874.
ut the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ, all the right
title interest and claim which the said }. II
Benton had on the 2Sth day of April, A. ID
1874, III and to the following described property
to-wit:
That certain house and lot, now occupied by
deft. a d situate on the NV de of the Little
York and Dutch Flat Wagon Road near the town
of Dutch Flat county and State aforesaid, and
joining the lot of A Kanuth on the East Said
lot forming the Eastern boundary of said prem
ises Also all the tenements, hereditaments.
appurtenances and privileges belonging ther, to.
All of which named and described property /
shall sell as aforesaid, or so much thereof as may
be sufficient to satisfy the above Judgment to-
gether with the costs due and to become due
thereon.
JAS. MCCORMICK,
Sheriff Placer County.
BY w. S. COOKE Deputy Sheriff.
Dated MAY 18th, 1874 n40-td
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

DEcoRATIoN DAY.-Wh,le the graves, Of soldiers
in large cemeteries throughout the the nation,
were being decorated with Heavens choicest
flowers and appropriate ceremonies were being
performed to the memory of the brave and true
men who have died in their country's service,
the memory of the two brave soldiers, Benz.
Higgins and Wm. Jamison, whose remains rest
in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, at Auburn, were
not forgotten small party, headed by Mr..
Thos Jamison, laden with choice wreaths and
handsome boquets, artlsticolly arranged by the
ladies of Auburn, proceeded to the cemetary on
last Saturday, Decoration Day, and in a manner
honorable to themselves, as we'll as a credit to the
town, appropriately decorated the graves OF the
two soldiers
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

THE FOURTH. - In nearly every city, town.
hamlet, burgh, or village throughout the State,
preparations are being made ior celebrating the
glorious Fourth, Auburn remains the exception.
What is the matter Has the energy, patriotism.
and love of liberty, passed from us? Have we
become insensible to the blessings vouchsafed tc
us on the day this nation sprung into existence
We think not. We only need start to inspire
every one to action. We need not attempt much
But at the least, ought to have some speaking
reading, etc. If the people dislike the amuse
ments that were had last year, such as horse
races, foot races, sack races, wheelbarrow races,
etc, they certainly will not object to an outpour-
ing of human races.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

School EXAMINATION Following is the re-
port of the examination Of first grade pupils OF
the Michigan Bluff public school, for term end
ing May 3Oth, 1874 Miss L. Kinkade teacher;
For promotion from first division OF first
grade to advanced grade, Matte Sims, 93; Ida
Williams, 92; Kate Watkins, 80; Emma Abrams,
s6 Len Williams, "a. For promotion IRON
second to first division, first grade. Lille keown
%; Freddie Williams, 81; Maria Wills, 81; Kate
Wills, rs (rreguar pupils not reported). Ihe
questions were the same as used at the quarterly
examination of teachers, at Auburn, March,
1874
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

UpsET.-The livery stables of Auburn are we'll
stocked with blooded animals. Parties wishing to
obtain team for business or pleasure can be ac-
commodated at short notice. Mr.. j. B. Bates
a San Francisco-gentleman one day last week,
hired superb turnout and drove to the
St. Lawrence Mine, in tl Dorado county, to
look after his interests, and took his wife along
to see the beautiful scenery that is so numerous
on the way. In turning around in front of
the hotel he upset the vehicle, the horses under
standing what had happened came to halt
No one was hurt. Damages, about five dollars.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-06

WE acknowledge receipt of a complimentary
invitation to attend the seventh annual Tuolumne
County Reunion to take place at Badgers Cen
trail Park, Oakland, op the 18th inst All needed
preparations are being made for grand time
which we have reason to behave will be realized
1t was rumored that the Germans in town
were to give grand picnic last Sunday, but
from some cause or other it did not come Off
We learn, though, that it will take place to-
morrow, certain, at the Bloomer Ranch, about
one mile from town. The Germans know how
to get up picnic, so as to make it enjoyable.
The Grass Valley Union says that Donner
Lake is said to be higher now than it was ever
known to be before, and 1t is rapidly rising A
vast amount of water is pouring into the Lake
from the melting snow from the mountain am
phitheatre partially surrounding it, The outlet
of the lake through Donn1r Greek is very mar
row, which is the cause of the rise in the water
HAUNTED.-It is srumored that during the quar-
terly examination of teachers, at the Court House,
this past week, being, much resembling mod
ern pedagogue in deep reflection, has been seen
hovtrlng around the premises, whether it be a
departed spirit, a spirit that will not depart as
is not yet fully determined.
TEACHERS ExAMISATIoN.-The Board of Ex-
aminers has been in session this past week. and
the class of applicants, eighteen, is the largest
that ever attended an examination in this county
Six, we believe, are trying for Normal school GER
titicates They are still in session go to
press, consequently, we cannot report particulars
until next week.
School TAX. The assessment roll for the
special tax levied in Auburn School District for
the purpose of building additional school
room, has been duly made ont aud turned over
to assessor, w. M. Crutchen, who will commence
next Monday to collect. The rate of levy, we
understand, is about 62 cents on the dollar
Let every man pay up promptly, thus saving
costs to himself, and giving the district the bene
fit of the 10 per cent And, let the Trustees see
to it that we have as good a house as they can
get money to build while they at it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-07-31

Mr.. McNaught has just returned
to Seattle from Washington City,
where he had been for the purpose
of lobbying through Congress a bill
authorizing certain counties TO issue
bonds to aid in the construction Of
the Seattle and Walla Walla rail
road. The bill failed, but Mr. NJ. is
confident of its passage on the re.
assembling ofCongress Should the
necessary authority be obtained from
Congress, the intention OF the pro.
jectors Of the enterprise is to bond
Wslla Walla county for S250,0O0;
Seattle, 100000; Yakima county,
$15O,OOO, and King county, $780,
900. @
Steilacoom prospers. The steam
ers arriving there bring full cargoes
for merchants, which certainly inii-
Gates that better times are approach
ing. The farmers have shipped an
enormous quantity of wool, and re-
ceived the cash, and their hop crops
will be larger than ever before.
Byron Barlow, cut a stalk OF
wheat he found growing on the
gravelly prairie back from Tacoma
that bore 80 full heads, containing
each about 100 kernels of grain, all
of course, from a single seed. An in
crease of $4,000 per cent. is almost
beyond comprehension.
S. N. Wilkins, cf Corvallis, who
has been such fruitful source of
"accident" items fell off a load Of
hay last Saturday, striking on his
head and intiicting serious injury.
1t is reported that Mr.. Garfield
has gone to Washington to secure
the appointment of Governor Of our
neighbor on the other side Of the
Columbia.
The ladies of the Congregational |
church at Olympia, ran an ice cream
saloon last week and cleared over
500.
The town marshal has had his
attention called to caterpillars in the
orchards at that place.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-07-31
Pacific Slopers.

wants to find his brother James.
Walla Walla's Sunday ordinance
is being tested in the courts by a sa
loon keeper.
John Hamer, an old and. well
known citizen of Salt Lake, was ac
cidentally drowned in the Jordan
river, June 26th.
The residence Of Cyrus DAVIS.
three miles east of Walla Walla,
was burned down on Monday Of
last week. The cause Of fire was
unknown.
James Thompson, OF Walla
Walla, hypothecated his friends
watch for So the other day and now
fingers in Jail for want Of s42 more
to pay his fine.
Grasshoppers are making sad hav-
oc with the hay harvest in Montana.
It is estimated that ranches yielding
100 tons last year will not yield ten
ton this.
The first Sc ssion OF the Eastern
Oregon and Washington Annual
Conference Of the M. E. Church be-
gins at Walla Walla on Thursday
OF the present week.
Ifanybody knows anything about
Charles Fox who used to keep a
livery stable at Boise City, they will
confer a favor by writing to the Ida
ho Statesman office at that place.
Another victim of the business
of kindling fires with coal oil is Miss
Emma Smith, of Helena, Montana,
who was SO badly burned on July
10th that she died on the 18th.
Repairs are being vigorously pros
ecuted at the military post near
Port Townsend, and vessels are bus
lily engaged in the transportation Of
freight, troops, ETC., hither from San
Juan.
The judgment of the District
Court, condemning Michael Harti-
gan, OF Vancouver, to snffer death
for the murder of Mr.. Vohwinkle,
has been affirmed by the apre me
Court of Washington Territory.
Thare are nine towns and $4,000
people in Cache valley, the present
terminus of the U. N. r. II. The
has fifty miles Of iron at
Franklin, and will proply complete
the road over to Snake river this
year.
A little Indian girl captured by
Gen. Crook, in the Indian war in
Idaho six years ago, died at Boise
City about a week ago. She was
about 13 years of fage, and lived in
the family of Cy. Jacobs since her
capture, and was kindly treated,
but would never talk until about q
week before her death.
The Bozeman Courier is credibly
informed that rich river mines have
been discovered on the Missouri, op-
posite Naye's, and about eight miles
from Radersburg; Is cents to the
pan have been obtained. The river
well from the Three
Forks to Nave's, and the greatest
excitement prevails in the settle
uents contiguous to the river.
The potato bug, which has been 7
o destructive to crops in Colorado 9
he past few years, has made its ap- I
,earance in theYellowstone valley o
md destroyed the crops of several e
ettlers. Should they get into the Z
1allatin valley this season, between I
hem and grasshoppers, they would b
cave but q small share Of this IA.
'Orite esculent tor the people. Q
PendIetonians can live on wild v
anna now. Il il 10 abundant in that q