The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1878-12-28

otueE miner, WIKI stealing II. he stated |
his case to the Sheriff, but as he had moth
ing wherewithal upon which to base his
suspicious, the Sheriff told him he would |
have to let the matter rest until some
evidence would turn up. Stevens did |
not like this, and at o'clock on Sunday |
morning entered Tregear's cabin. with o |
hatchetin his hand, awoke Tregear and |
demanded his money, threatening to kill !
him then and there il it was not pro.
duced. On Tregear replying that he
knew nothing OF the money, Stevens
made two cuts at him with the Ratchet,
cutting him in two places on the cheek.
Tregear doing his best to shield himself.
Stevens made third effort to hit Ire
gear with the hatchet, who lodged his
head in time as the descending weapon
passedh i'm, burying itself in the board
bed 30 deeply that Stevens was unable
to pull it out. Stevens seeing this ran
out OF the cabin, locking the door behind
him. A charge of assault with intent TO
murder was made against Stevens. He
was arrested and on Monday afternoon,
the prosecuting witness not wishing to
press the charge, the defendant was
allowed to plead guilty to assault and
battery, and was fined by Justice Hoff-
man.
Masonic INsTALLATIoN.-Last evening
the Masonic celebration Of st. Johns
Day took place at the Masonic Hall on
Lacour street. A large number of ladies',
invited by the Order t. witness the in
ssallation, were present, when the follow
ing officers OF st. Johns Lodge No. 10,
f. & A. NJ, were installed, to wit: ].
NJ. Hanford, W. NJ; R. II. Elan, 8. W.;
S. l.. Lee, j. W.; David Cohn, s. D. (;
Joseph Behr, j. D.; George T. German,
Secretary; D. A. Fulks, Treasurer; Stew
ards, W. p. Goodman and D. @. Clark
Marshal, g. II. Patchen; Tyler. E. F.
Morton. After tho installation the fol.
lowing Trustees and Committees were
appointed by the W. NJ: Trustees,
Charles Meyers, L. V. Loomis and M
Armer. Finance Committee, G.. R. Alex
ander, A. Brown and D. QUITS. Auditing
Committee. George T. German, E. F.
Morton and R. M. Bourne. On the con-
clusion Of the installation exercises 6
magnificent supper was spread in the
hall, of which the invited guests and the
Order partook. The whole affair was
very pleasant throughout and was en-.
enjoyed by those who had tho good for.
tune of being among those invited.
Nor HIaHwAyMEN.-On Wednesda az
evening couple Of gentlemen were
walking to Phoebe from near Royal City
on account OF an accident, and espyine
buggy coming from Bristol. they yelled
out "hold" with the intention of stop
ping the buggy and getting Gift" t.
town. but were greatly surprised on see
ing the driver whip up his team and past
them at rapid rate. Shortly afterwards
another buggy passed them, but refused
to "hold up" at their summons. They
learned the reason OF all this when they
came to town and heard that couple o.
gentlemen driving in buggies from Bris
toll were called on to halt and deliver w
by two highwaymen on the road.
A CHRISTMAS TREE.-On Christmas
Eve Christmas tree was gotten up a,
the residence of John G. Lynch, on Nc
Cannon street, by Miss Annie Lynch, fol
the purpose Of distributing presents to
the Catholic Sunday School children
Through this lady care and forethoughl
all the children who attend the school
were remembered by Santa Claus and
their hearts made glad by the reception
of toys, dolls, candy, etc. A number o.
lady residents of Phoebe were present
and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased
at seeing the enjoyment of the young
folks and the joy which spread over theil
countenances as their names were called
for the presents.
REDEMPTION FUND.-The bids for tn,
$1,000 in the redemption fund wer'
opened last Saturday afternoon, the 21st
by the County Commissioners. Out o
the FIVE bids made two we're awarded tn
money, being the lowest bidders, to wit
j. G. Morrison $18, at 65 cents, net
$11.70; j. M. Seibert 81, 544.50, at 6;
cents, net, $97303; total money paid
$984.73. There will not be any more 70
demption money advertised for severa
months, as it will take that long to &C
cumulate.
BRICK SALooN.-This saloon has beer
undergoing thorough overhauling ant
! has been handsomely fitted up. Th'
, doors of this establishment were thrown