Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-28

AFTER THE HOLIDAY S. During the
Holidays very little of interest occurred
which We could note. On Christmas day
there was the usual amount indulgence
in strong drink, but az FAR as We observed
nothing to excess. Every one seemed
too intent on their turkey dinner. 10
which most all of our friends had an in
vitation. or claimed that they had. In
the evening few beligerent FOLKS made
night hideous by their attempts to keep
all peaceful and quietly disposed citizens
awake. On Sunday the time was passed
by a large number at the Four-mile
Wells witnessing two races, the first
being won by the horse entered by Thos.
Probyn; the latter, one of 200 yards, was
won by Henry Reeds horse. After the
return from the race several disputes
took place which caused some bad feel.
ings, leading to blows. but no actual
damaged resulted to any of the combat
ants. Taking it altogether We think the
Holiday passed in rather quiet manner.
HURRICANE. - Tom DeMasters, the
Hamilton stage driver, who arrived here
on Sunday night reports that on Christ
mas day the wind was SO high in Hamil-
ton that nigh it be called hurricane. The
roof of the Courthouse was blown of.
Morris livery stable blown down, one of
the mills badly damaged and other build
ings more or less shattered. We well re-
member little of what can be gotten up
in Hamilton in the wind line and recall
several occasions when it was a question
whether many houses would go or stay.
A GENERAL SKIRMIsH.-On Christmas
night, at saloon on Main street where
many had become quite hilarious, misun-
derstandings finally arose and resulted in
a mill something after the style Of the
prize ring, which was witnessed by an
immense crowd of appreciative specta-
tors. After the first fight others stepped
to the front and entertained the audience
In turn. 1t came very near terminating
in free fight. All those belligerently
inclined finally withdrew perfectly con-
tent with their little "time."
ORE SHIPMENTS. -Since our last report
in Fridays issue Of the RECORD the
Nevada Central Trains have been busily
engaged in conveying ore from the Ray.
mond & Ely mine to the mills at Bullion
vile. On Friday last the amount of ore
conveyed was rs tons, on Saturday, 50
tons, on Sunday, 81 tons, and yesterday
81 tons. Making a total for the last
four days of $40 tons.
INSTALLATION Last evening being the
Eve of St. John, the Evangelist, oul
Masonic brethren held their usual install
lation of officers for the ensuing year,
list of which is published in anothe
column. The officers were elected OF
Christmas night, and as is the custom
are installed on the night of the 9th O
December.
ELECTION AT Masonic LODGE. On Sat
urday night the election of officers o
st. Johns Lodge, F. & A. NJ, No. IS
of Phoebe, took place at their hall OF
Lacour street. The following gentlemen
we're selected to occupy the position
named below for the ensuing year: w
NJ, Charles f. Meyers; S. W., DAME
W. Quits; J. W, John T. May; Sec, II
Krause; Treas, D. A. Fulks.
RAcEs.-The races at the Four mil
House came off on Sunday, but owing t
the state of the weather there was not
large attendance. There was q lack O
interest all around, and but little none
changed hands. Four horses were en-
tered for the race, Bob Morrow cam
out ahead.
THE funeral of Benjaman G.. Well
took place on Sunday at 3 o'clock fror
the Episcopal Church. Mr.. Wells wa
native of Missouri and aged Al years
He was comparative stranger in Pioch
having recently arrived here from Sa
Lake City.
AND now comes different story froI
Minersville. The stage driver on tn
Salt Lake road reports that Kiesele wa
named Murphy. The truth of the ma,
ter will all come out in course OF time.
For SALE.-Jno. N. Craig advertise
that he has two fine stud horses for sale
They are now at the stables of Geo. {
Johnston where they can be seen Fo
particulars in regard to terms see motto
as above stated.
DEER.-A wagon-load of deer frol
: Utah arrived in town OF Christmas Da
and found ready sale among our rel
, ant men and private families. Utah al
pears to be the only field for this kind {
game accessible to this market.