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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-03-28
JUST In TIME.
THE YOUNG PHYSICIANS RusE.

A young physician having tried in
vain to get into practice at last fell
upon the following expedient to set
the ball a rolling. He sprung upon
his horse once a day, and drove at
full speed through the village. Az
ter an absence of an hour he would
return, and carry with him some OF
his instruments, thinking if he could
impress his neighbors that he had
practice they would begin to place
confidence in his ability.
A wag, who more than suspected
the deceit which he was practicing,
determined to know the truth. He
accordingly kept his horse in readi-
ness and the next time the doctor
galloped by his door, sprung on his
steed and placed himself on the
young gentleman's trail.
The doctor saw the man followed
at his heels, but did not at first evince
any uneasiness. At length, however,
he thought it advisable to turn down
n narrow lane. The pursuer followed
on like an evil genius, but the doctor
was not discouraged, as another road
lay a short distance ahead of him,
down which he turned. The other
kept close to his heels, and the doc
tor grew impatient 10 return home.
There was no house by the way at
which ne could afford any pretext for
stopping.
In the meantime his saddle lags
were with him, and he was otherwise
equipped for business, so that he
could not return in the face of his
neighbor without exposing the Sc
crets of the trade in the most palpa-
BILE manner. Every bound Of his
steed carried him farther from his
home, and the shades of night began
to fall on hill and tower. Still the
sound of horse hoofs was laundering
in his ears, and he was Driven to his
wits end, but just as he turned the
angle of a wood he heard low moan.
A man lay PROSTATE near the fence
of a meadow, and blood gulched from
a fearful wound in his arm. He had
cut al artery with his scythe, and
was in danger of immediate dissolu-
ton. The young doctor sprung
from his horse and staunched the
wound. Bandages were applied, and
his life was saved. The pursuer had
thrown himself from his horse, and,
as the physician tied up the last BAN
dage, he looked up in his face, and
said:
''How lucky, neighbor, that l was
enabled to arrive jast in time
The wandering spectator was silent
with awe, and, after assisting the
wounded man home, he told such a
miraculous tale to the wandering viii
layers as secured for the young ply
stefan a reputation not only for skill,
but also for supernatural prescience.
Thus did the merest accident on
tribute more to his advancement than
years of .studious toll could have
done the impertinent curiosity of .
waggish neighbor opened for him a
path to business which the most en-
%iuential patronage might v have
been able to provide for him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-03-28
THE PEDLER'S REVENGE.

Although it is generally taken for
granted that peddlers are q nuisance,
and that book agents and lightning
rod men are a special infection i'm
posed upon mortal sufferers by an all
wise and overriding Providence, it
should be borne in mind that ped
dlers are human, and that once in q
very great while even book agents
and lightning-red men, yes. we may
say life insurance agents, too, have
enough manhood and honor to entitle
them to a share of our respect.
The person we have in minds eye
at present is a peddler. Only a ped
dler. But he is an honest, energetic
and ambitious fellow, for all that, and
as the sequel will show, he has a
spice of humor about him. Not long
ago he of the pack CHANGED upon his
journeying to stop at the house of a
welI-to-do farmer in Enfield.
ssWould the madam wish to look
ut my goods?' inquired the peddler,
rs the woman of the house answered
his respectful summons at the door.
"Well, yes, L don't mind if do.
Hev you got any liner table clothes!'
'.Yes," he had; and without more
ado he unfastencd his burden and
spread the stock before her gaze. The
woman examined the table cloths
very closely, asking the price OF them,
and altogether she detained tho man
about an hour. Finally he said; 81
bought some at Ithaky YESTERDAY and
/ only wanted to see if them dry
goods men cheated me-"
With commendable good nature
the disappointed fellow repacked his
goods and went his way. A month or
so passed, and once more he knocks
at the same farmers door, this time
not to sell, but to buy. "Can you
get me up a first-class dinner?" he
asked. Something good Eve got
money and want to see your best"
The woman ofthe house hustled about
at a lively rate, the vision OF a good
fee for the meal lending alacrity to
her movements, and presently she re-
turned to the where the pcddier
was waiting, and announced that
dinner was ready. He walks out TO
the Dining room, puts on a pair of
goggles and critically inspects the
viands. After probing the steak, and
turning the eggs, end shifting the
coffee, he turnend TO the astonished
female and remarked:
81 don't want anything; / just
paid for my dinner at the house be-
Now, and / thought I'd find out
Neither they cheated me. And
.AAping up his bundle he managed
Aige out of the house before the
sNxoman could reach him.
Msut % u law Il you feel that
lfnrflale.>S NJ 81 : 1.sam 5stss.z nr crawl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-03-28
THOUGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN.

THOUGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN.
That She was pretty at sixteen.
That She had, o. would have had.
a great many good offers.
That all her lady friends are five
years older than they say they are.
That she has a very fine mind.
That if her husband had been
elected on her advice, he would be 3
rich man to-day.
That the people think too much OF
the looks of Miss-, who would
not be called handsome if she didn't
make herself up.
That her mother-in-law is a very
trying woman.
That her sister-in-law takes airs.
and ought to be put down.
That her girls are prettier than Mrs.
AS girls.
That she would like to know where
her husband spends his evenings when
he stays out.
That her oldest o takes after
him.
That he is goingto throw himself
away on Miss Scraggs.
That Miss Scraggs set her cap for
him and did all the counting.
That her servant girls are the worst
ever known.
That she has taste in dress,
That she has a good temper.
That she pities old maids.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-03-28
Nulcanized Rubber in every conceivable
Form, adapted to unive! sal use.
Any article under four pounds weight car
be sen b. .nul..
WIND AND WATER Poor

garments a speciait" ui oh L. &c
~Oat combines TWO srl - a.. one F"i
stormy wenthycI L. IA pe:i,,t ~.t.r ,TO, ,
AMI ia dry wep:tv-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-03-28
money, but lad a splendid pistol. He
| said to himself:

money, but lad a splendid pistol. He
said to himself:
81 wonder If that hungry-looking
Texan next door don't want to buy a
pistol?" So putting the weapon in
his breast pocket, he walked into his
neighbours room.
The invalid from Connecticut had
been reading about q noted Texas
desperate, for whom there was a
large reward offered, and he
fancied the description fitted his I'M
known neighDor.
Consequently, when the New Jep-
sey drummer entered the room, shut
the door, and put his hand in his
breast pocket, the northern invalid
began to SILVER and think of his past
life.
",What-do-you-want?' asked
the invalid.
The drumraer drew a large ivory
handled revolver answering the de-
scription of the one the celebrated
desperate used on strangers) and
said:
81 want twenty-five dollars for this
pistol"
The trembling hand of the invalid
could hardly find it's way into his
pocket
''It's a good pi.tol-it never mis-
ses fire." said the drummer, bringing
it to a half-cock.
"J-J-Jake yer-yer-money," gasped
the invalid.
The drummer took the money, laid
the pistol on the table and went out.
AS soon as the door was shut the
invalid from Connecticut breathed a
huge sigh ofrelief, and said to him
self: ''I'm glad the Texas deperado
took my money. What Il country
this is when you are robbed in broad
daylight in a hotel! I'll leave to-
morrow for the north"
AS soon Us the drummer got into
his room he remarked:
Pm in luck. I'm glad that old
Texas ruflian took my pistol. l won.
der who he is going TO try it on. Pm
going TO get out Of here in the morn
ing, not that Eve got money to pay
my hotel bill"
And next molning both went off on
the same train. In about two weeks
we will scan the MOI them papers for
a story about how II noted Texas des-
perado robbed an invalid il a San
Antonio hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-03-28
A x DESPERATE.

1t happened right here in San An
tonic. One of the parties was a con-
sumptive from Connecticut. and the
other q commercial traveller
from New Jersey. They q stop
ping at the same hotel, in adjoining
room, The drummer was ont q
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
LIST OF LETTERS
HOME NEWS.

THE LITTLE FoLKs.-Of the 40 child
rem who participated in the festivities at
the new School House last Friday evening
there are very few who will ever forget
it. The little folks gathered early and
enjoyed themselves immensely for several
hours; dancing, games and supper, to
which they did ample justice, were the
principal features o: the entertainment.
Alter the youngsters had filled them selv-
es with the good things under which the
tables groaned, the older folks partcok
of plentiful lunch, about go persons in
al / eating at the tables the second night.
Ihis shows the abundance furnished by
the ladies of Weaverville, as after all the
eating of two nights wherein not less
than $50 meals were furnished, there was
a considerable quantity of good food left.
While the Grand Ball Thanksgiving
evening was great success, the gather
ing Of the school children and :her pa
rents and friends tho following evening
was none the less so. Sociability and
good nature reigned supreme, Ifever
School Building had happy dedication
that which stands an honor and orna.
ment to our community is the one. Dur
ing the two evenings not a single accident
or sught else occurred to mar the general
harmony and happiness.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

ONCE NoRE.-Dunniag is always an
| unpleasant occupation and but little if
any less so to the Dunner than the Dun.
ned. But as we see no way of escaping
the annual settlements at the end Of the
year. necessity compels a call upon those
who are indebted to us and a request 10
pay up. The JOURNAL business is not a
large one, but il necessarily Is of the
same character as other business in this
section and suffers from the creditsystem.
Almost whole years business is on our
books, and though the amount is not
large it is all we have with which to meet
our creditors and settle their demands.
In round numbers we have say 400 ac
counts, running from one to tive years
and averaging from s. to S10-not much
individually, but taken together they
form very respectable and to us impor.
tant amount. We know it is natural for
people to think it impertinence when they
are asked to settle bill of only So, and
many argue that the amount is 80 small
that ii csn make little or no difference
whether it is settled at present, or here
after, or even it it is not paid at all But
reflection should satisfy all that whore
there are so many of these small accounts
each is of value and its payments an
imperative necessity.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
TUESDAY, the 10Th day of NOVEM-
BER u. ID. 1878.

all the right, title, lntereS. and estate OF
the said Davis Hall, deceased, at the time
OF his death, aud all the right, title and
interest that the said Estate mas by opera
ton OF law or otherwise acquired other
than, or IN addition to that OF the said in
tsState at the tins of his death, in and to
the one undivided one half of all that
certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate,
lying and being in the said County OF
Trinity, State OF California, on the East
bank of Trinity River, about two miles
below the town OF Trinity Center, and
known as the Fadey Ranch, containing
three hundred and twenty acres, more or
less, heing bound MS follows, to wit: On
the West by Trinity River and on the
North by the East Fork of Trinity River.
Terms and Conditions of Sale, at least
one half cash IN gold coin of tho United
States, credit ol enc year viii be given
ON the balance by the purchaser giving
his note for the same payable in gold com
OF the United States, with interest there
ON at ten per cent. per annum and secur-
lng the payment ot the same by q mort
gage on the premises sold
Bids or offers may be made a. any time
after the first publication of this notice,
and hetore the making of the sale. All
bids or offers must be in writing and de-
livered To the undersigned personally,
or sent to him Mt his residence at Trinity
Center, Trinity County, State of Califor-
MIA, by mail or otherwise,
w. l.. HALL.
Administrator Of the Estate of Davis Hall,
deceased.
Dated November 9th, 1878. nov9.2i
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

DISTRICT CoURT.-The regular Dec
ember Term Of the District Court OF the
Ninth Judicial District in and for the
County of Trinity commences next Mon.
day. Following is the Calendar of cases
for the term:
Henry Lorenz ct al. rs. David Evans
etal.-Partition. c. f. Williams for
Plaintiff; John G. Irwin for Defendant.
Rem ittur from Supreme Court filed.
Henry Lerenz, ct al. as. David Evans
ct al.-Trespass and Injunction. Same
Attorneys.
Peter P. Knudzen ct al. rs. E. P.
Lovejoy, ct al. Laborer's Lein. Irwin
for Plaintiff; Williams for Defense.
w. l.. Dilks rs. A. G. Dyer, ct al
Vendors Lein. Irwin and Williams
for Plaintiff; Clay w. Taylor for De-
fense.
Henry Junkans, ct al, rs. V. V. Will
SON Water right Williams tor Plain.
tit; Ia, lor for Defense.
Fannie Ham rs. Joseph Ham-Action
for Divorce. Irwin for Plaintiff.
Mary Coyle rs. Edward Allison Fore.
closure OF Mortgage R. Clifford tor
Plaintiff; Williams for Defense.
Catherine Hoyt Us. j, S. Hoyt-Action
for Divorce. Irwin for Plaintiff; Will
liams for Defense.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

FROM DEADwoOD.-A correspondent,
from whom we hope to hear often, fur
nishes the following items of interest
from Deadwood Quartz District, under
date of Dec. Sd FrcL & Davis are
taking out rock seldom equaled IN rich
ness from well defined ledge l6 inches
in width and 60 feet below the surface
The mine is in splendid working order.
Olney Phillips is also taking out rock of
good quality and rapidly filing the large
arastra house belonging to George Klein
Fred Diener & Co. started up several
weeks ago and are taking out good quartz
of late. Sebastian has plenty of good
ore and is crushing steadily. The plat
form of Kiein's arastra No. is flied
with six months supply ofgood quartz.
He has come upon rich ore in one of his
tunnels at $50 feet from the mouth and
about 20 feet from the surface.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

PRIVATE ScHooL.-Miss Mary O'Neil,
teacher in the Primary Department Of the
Public School at this place, requests us to
announce that size will open a Private
School fer intermediate and Primary
Scholars during the vacation. She will
commence on the first Monday in the
New Yesr-January 9th, 1879. Terms,
Two Dollars per month for scholars from
either Department. Miss O'Neil is a
tavori.e with her scholars and has, so far
as We can learn, given good satisfaction
with her Public School.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

STAGE MArrERs.-Col. w. S. Stone,
Superintendent, and Mr.. w. L. Smith,
Division Agent of the California and
Oregon Stage Company were here last
Sunday making arrangements for Winter
travel on the Reading and Weaverville
route. As soen as storms commence and
roads become heavy, one stage will be
taken off and the other run every second
day with four-horse stock, the mail being
carried on the alternate days or horse
back. This arrangement will doubtless
prove satisfactory TO the travelling public,
as n tri-weekly stage will accommodate
ali the travel in Winter, and four-horse
stock make nearly as good time at that
season, as is now made with two.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

THE SCHOOL BALL.-The final settle
ment of the Financial part of the Thanks.
giving School Ball shows it to have oeen
fully MS great success MS announced last
week. one Hundred and 1hi1ty TtCO
Tickets were sold at FIre Doti0lS each
and sos was taken in at the bar. making
the gross receipt S765, while the cXpcndI-
lures paid were Sl52 25 leaving a net
balance of S6l2 75 From this last
mount n bill for lCmber remains to be
paid, but ~ the benches and tables iot
which this was used are left, it is not
counted. The unprecedented sale of
tickets in this instance should satisfy all
that people here are willing to pay S. for
an occasion of that kind Just as cheerlully
as So. 1t is probable that no more tick
cts would have been sod at the lesser fig
ure. OF the whole number Weaveryille
purchased l00 and the outside 81, as near
ly as can be estimated. The whole af-
fair was noble and successful effort.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

CHRISTMAS is COMING Young folks
and old folks are reminded Of this fact by
the new advertisement of ID. Hansen
which appears this week and to which
general attention is directed. The dis
play of TOYS this season is larger and
more complete than usual, having been
selected by Mr.. Hansen personally dur
ing his recent visit to San Francisco He
has also n good assortment Of Christmas
Tree Decorations and full supnlv Of
Nuts, Candies, and the like Mr.. Han
sen desires us to say to those living ont.
side Of Weaverville that he will nav par
ticular attention to filing orders and give
especial care to the packing of goods to
go into the country. Give him a call or
send in your orders in time.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

DooMATICAL.-Wit tho intention of
enjoying Thanksgiving, resident in this
vicinity took bottle of whisky home
with him one night last week. Not
wishing to tempt his partner, who is II
strict temperance man, he placed the bot
tie in a corner outs ide the house. Next
morning, when he went for an appetizer
before breakfast, he was surprised to find
the cork missing and the bottle nearly
empty, but all was explained when he
discovered his dog in state of beas.ly
intoxication. Without the whisky he
had no appetite for breakfast, and the
dog being too sick to eat, a marked saw
ing in grub was the result. All of which
is vouched for by excellent authority.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

RAIN Thursday night was shewery,
42-lOO OF an inch OF water falling. Hopes
are entertained that the weather will
drift into II regular old fashioned storm,
Ms now is the season when it will do the
most good 10y deposi;ing plenty of snow
on the mountains.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

Public TKEE.-It has been suggested
that ae many OF the good people of this
town aS ale in favor ota Public Christ
mas Tree meet at the Court House next
Sunday afternoon At O'Clock. Ofcourse
the mtendnGce will be regarded as a test
Of the wishes of the community.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

VALUABLE PROPERTY The attention
of parties who think OF buying Farm i,
again directed to the notice OF the Ad
ministrator Of Davis hnll, deceased, who
is authorized to sell nc Private Sale the
Fader Ranch near Trinity Center. This
is valuable piece of property, in good
condition, and will make a splendid home.
For full particulars call on oraddre,s w.
l.. Hall, Trinity Center.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

FIX THEM.-As citizen and n tax
payer we are willing to contribute our
portion toward dofraying the expenses Of
repairing the locks on the doors of the
Clerks and Sherit's offices, or procuring
new locks there for. Much valuable time
and no small amount Of temper is wasted
in vain endeavors to shut these doors SO
that they will remain closed No objec-
tions, it is SO ordered.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

RETURNED Mrs. NJ. f. Kellogg, p.
NJ, returned on Monday last after an
absence of about two months, during
which time she visited friends and rela-
tives in Gilroy, Oakland and San Fran
cisco. She reports having n splendid
time and unbounded enjoyment where
ever She went.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

ELECTION. Trinity Lodge. No. 81, f
" \. NJ at It's regular meeting hast Sat
urdNy evening, elected the following of
iicers: james Harvey, w. NJ; Peter
NJ. Pausen, S. W.; Henry Martin, j.
W.; NJ. f. Griffin, Secretary; Otto Voll-
mers, Treasurer,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

DoING GOOD WoRK.-From Il. n.
Davidson, Superintendent, we learn that
the Weaver Creek Nj. NJ 6S +. Co. are
now driving piles at rapid rate. They
recently purchased four horse power
Baxter eHgine for this purpose and it is
said to work to perfection.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
IN the partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned, in the
Milling and Lumber Business, under the
fran name OF Jumper & HoSmer, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
Hosmer Withdrawing from the firm and
Mr.. Jumper continuing the business as
sole proprietor. Either party is author
lied to receive and receipt for moneys
due the old firm. as is also NJ. Lang
ihsir agent in Weaverviie. An early
settlement of outstanding accounts is
urgently requested.
GEO. b. JUMPER.
NELSON HOSMER.
Weaveryille, Oct. 3lst, 1878. I'm.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

CINNABAR.-From Frank Philbrook,
who visited this District recently, We
learn that the Altoona Company have
plenty of very rich ore and are making
quicksilver at a rapid rate. Tae Com
pany's prsspects-always good-are now
better than ever.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

BRrDGE NoTTcE.-Olney Phillips this
week gives notice that he will apply to
the Board of Supervisors at the February
Term, for renewal of license to keep n
Toll Bridge across Trinity River at Lew,
iston. See notice among other new ad-
verlisements.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

DEMOCRATIC candidates for Assessor
are said to be numerous alreadr, but the
Republicans claim to have II man who
will get away with the best OF them wher
election day comes around. 1t is pretty
early to commence, however, and we
would advise AL hands to go SLOW.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
Administrators Sale.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES.
TATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
l In Pursuance of an Order of the
Probate Court Of the County OF Trinity,
Stase OF California, made on the 4th day
OF November, A. D., 1873, in the matter
of the Estate OF Davis Hail, deceased,
the undersigned, the administrator of
said Estate, will sell at Private Sale to
the highest bidder, and subject to confr
nation by SAID Probate Court on and
after
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

PRIVATE SCHOOL, We are requested
to say that Mrs. L B Amr,, t-nc5rr nf
the lntermrdiale Department the Pub
lie School at this piHce, will bcglu II term
Of Private School a;te vacation ot two
weeks. Terms TO! Primary scholars -
per month intermediate md Giammar,
So. Mrs. Ames having taught Public
and Private School here for several years
needs no other recommendation
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

VACATION. The Public SCHOOLS al
this place close with the present week
for the Term. They will not be reopered
until next March, when the new School
House will be occupied.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

BACK AaAIN.-John L. Driver, form
erly of the Canon Greek express, who
left here several years ago and has since
been residing in the vicinity of Oakland
has returned and is living with his family
at Canon City.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

AT HOME Miss Gussie l.. Stiler ar
rived at home last Tuesday having -pent
several weeks among her friend, in Tc
hama and Shasta counties. We are
pleased to note an Improvement in Mis-
Gus,ie's health during her visit which
plainly indicates the good treatment She
received during her absence. Next week
she will resume her case in the JOURNAL
Office and again settle down to business
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

ROAD TAX.-Overseers are again re
mind d that they can procure Road Re.
cripl> for 1879 by making proper MP
plication to the County Clerk on and
after Mondav next. Dec. 9lh.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

SOMETHING Nav Tim O'Nei of
the Canon City Express has placed on
our tabIe II branch ot Manzanita IN full
bloom Such a thing never occurred in
the month Of d ccmber, say those who
profess to know.